Hamas in Politics: Democracy, Religion, Violence (Columbia/Hurst)

by Jeroen Gunning

Book Overview

A key player in the politics of the Middle East, Hamas is renowned for its contradictory positions. The group uses terror tactics against Israel's civilians and military, yet runs on a law and order ticket in Palestinian elections; it pursues an Islamic state, yet holds internal elections; it campaigns for shari'ah law, yet its leaders are predominantly secular professionals; and it calls for the destruction of Israel, yet has reluctantly agreed to...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 023170044X
• ISBN13: 9780231700443
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.0" x 6.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher