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In January 2006, Hamas, an organisation classified by Western governments as terrorist, was democratically elected to govern the Palestinian territories. The inherent contradictions in this situation have left many analysts at a loss. Hamas uses terror tactics against Israel, yet runs on a law and order ticket in Palestinian elections; it pursues an Islamic state, yet holds internal elections; it campaigns for shar'iah law, yet its leaders are predominantly secular professionals; it calls for the destruction of Israel, yet has reluctantly agreed to honour previous peace agreements.
In Hamas in Politics, Jeroen Gunning challenges the assumption that religion, violence and democracy are inherently incompatible and shows how many of these apparent contradictions flow from the interaction between Hamas' ideology, its local constituency and the nature of politics in Israel/Palestine. Drawing on interviews with members of Hamas and its critics, and a decade of close observation of the group, he offers a penetrating analysis of Hamas' own understanding of its ideology and in particular the tension between its dual commitment to 'God' and 'the people'. The book explores what Hamas' political practice says about its attitude towards democracy, religion and violence, providing a unique examination of the movement's internal organisation, how its leaders are selected and how decisions are made.
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HurstPub | 2 altre recensioni | Nov 5, 2010 |
This is a first rate, academic but stil readable guide into the philosophy and thinking of Hamas. Cutting through the simplistic journalistic coverage of a complax situation, the author presents a detaild analysis without drifting into partisanship, but providing a clear way forward in international relations with Hamas.

The author spent some years living in Gaza, interviewing its leaders and members to research this book. Such an analysis could now not be repeated as so many of the leaders have been assassinated by Israeli forces, so this book is truly one of a kind.

Highly recommended.
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sirfurboy | 2 altre recensioni | Apr 28, 2009 |
This is a first rate, academic but stil readable guide into the philosophy and thinking of Hamas. Cutting through the simplistic journalistic coverage of a complax situation, the author presents a detaild analysis without drifting into partisanship, but providing a clear way forward in international relations with Hamas.

The author spent some years living in Gaza, interviewing its leaders and members to research this book. Such an analysis could now not be repeated as so many of the leaders have been assassinated by Israeli forces, so this book is truly one of a kind.

Highly recommended.
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sirfurboy | 2 altre recensioni | Apr 23, 2009 |

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