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This book uses the methodology of sociology and literary studies to come to terms with the reality of Palestinian citizens of Israel across several generations. It explores the evolution of Palestinian identity from one that struggled for independence and self-determination up to 1948, to one that now presses the call for civil rights and civic equality. What were the forces that shaped this transformation over six decades?a Traditional sociological research on this community focusses on the structural relationships between Israel and its Palestinian citizens. Primarily concerned with the political discourse and activism of this community, it mostly makes use of party agendas, voting patterns and opinion polls as primary indicators. In contrast, this book focuses on the Palestinian voice, through an analysis of the 75 novels published by Palestinian citizens of Israel from 1948 to 2010. Paying attention to processes that are internal to this community, the author identifies the intellectual and ideological forces that drove major social and political transformations in this community over this period.

Making Lebanon their Own. 19 B/W illustrations

The Ottoman Syrians residents of modern Syria and Lebanon formed the first Arabic-speaking Evangelical Church in the region. This book offers a fresh narrative of the encounters of this minority Arab Protestant community with American missionaries, Eastern churches and Muslims at the height of the Nahda, from 1860-1915

A study of every novel published by Palestinian citizens of Israel between 1948 and 2010This book explores the evolution of Palestinian identity from one that struggled for independence and self-determination up to 1948, to one that now presses the call for civil rights and civic equality. What were the forces that shaped this transformation over six decades? Author Manar H. Makhoul uses the methodology of sociology and literary studies to spotlight the reality of Palestinian citizens of Israel across several generations. Key Features¿ Presents a comprehensive study of all 75 novels published by Palestinian citizens of Israel over 62 years¿ Identifies the intellectual and ideological forces that drove major social and political transformations in the community over six decades¿ Develops different concepts relating to Palestinian life in Israel, socially and politically, and in relation to other Palestinians¿ Analyses the process of modernisation and the wide range of reactions to it among Palestinians in Israel¿ Explores the reactions of Palestinians in Israel to the peace process between Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organization from the 1990s to 2000Manar H. Makhoul is a Lecturer at the ¿Program of Arab-Jewish Cultural Studies at Tel-Aviv University.

Offers a set of new comparative perspectives on the experiences of Shi'a Muslim minorities outside the 'Muslim heartland' (Middle East, North Africa, Central and South Asia) and discusses the challenges these communities face as 'a minority within a minority'.

New comparative perspectives on Shi'a minorities outside the Muslim worldGlobal migration flows in the 20th century have seen the emergence of Muslim diaspora and minority communities in Europe, North America and other parts of the world. This book offers a set of new comparative perspectives on the experiences of Shi'a Muslim minorities outside the so-called 'Muslim heartland' (Middle East, North Africa, Central and South Asia). It looks at Shi'a minority communities in Europe, North and South America, Sub-Saharan Africa and East Asia and discusses the particular challenges these communities face as 'a minority within a minority'.Key Features¿ Provides comparative insights into Shi'a Muslim communities across the globe, set in Muslim minority contexts¿ Makes an important contribution to understanding the global dynamics of contemporary Shi'a Islam¿ Illustrates how transnational Shi'a networks operate in Muslim minority contexts¿ Discusses the impact of events in the Middle East on Shi'a Muslim minorities across the world¿ Case studies include an in-depth ethnographic study of the Shi'a community in Buenos Aires; insights into the unique challenges of Shi'a Muslims in Sri Lanka; the connections of Shi'a Muslims in Cambodia to Iran; and the limits of sectarian differences among Shi'a Muslims in GermanyOliver Scharbrodt is Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Birmingham. He is the author of Islam and the Baha'i Faith: A Comparative Study of Muhammad 'Abduh and 'Abdul-Baha 'Abbas (2008) and co-author of Muslims in Ireland: Past and Present (Edinburgh University Press, 2015). He one of the editors of the Yearbook of Muslims in Europe. Yafa Shanneik is Lecturer in Islamic Studies at the University of Birmingham. She researches the dynamics and trajectories of gender in Islam within the context of contemporary diasporic and transnational Muslim women's spaces.