{"title":"Gilbert Achcar","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of \u003cem\u003eGilbert Achcar\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author and scholar renowned for his insightful analyses on the modern Middle East, political thought, and international affairs. With a keen focus on historical and contemporary events, Achcar's writings provide an in-depth understanding of complex geopolitical landscapes, making his books essential reading for anyone interested in History \u0026amp; Military or Politics \u0026amp; Current Affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Achcar's notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Arabs and the Holocaust\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the nuanced interactions between Arab societies and Nazi ideologies, offering a fresh perspective on this critical aspect of history. In \u003cem\u003eThe Gaza Catastrophe\u003c\/em\u003e, Achcar critically examines the socio-political dynamics surrounding the enduring conflict in Gaza, presenting a detailed, humanistic narrative of those affected. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eThe People Want\u003c\/em\u003e traces the roots and repercussions of the Arab Spring, shedding light on the ongoing struggles for democracy and justice in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGilbert Achcar's books are characterised by their exhaustive research and nuanced insights, making them invaluable resources for anyone eager to deepen their understanding of contemporary Middle Eastern affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-arabs-and-the-holocaust-by-gilbert-achcar-9781849250795","title":"The Arabs and the Holocaust","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arab-Israeli conflict extends well beyond the wars waged on Middle Eastern battlefields. It encompasses a war of narratives centred around the two defining traumas of the conflict: the Holocaust and the Nakba. One side is accused of Holocaust denial, while the other is criticised for exploiting a tragedy and denying the tragedies of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking book, eminent political scientist Gilbert Achcar delves into these conflicting narratives and examines their role in today's Middle Eastern dispute. He analyses the diverse Arab responses to the Holocaust, from its earliest indications, through the creation of Israel and the occupation of Palestine, and continues into our current era, critically assessing the political and historical contexts of these responses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAchcar provides a unique ideological mapping of the Arab world. In doing so, he defuses an international propaganda war that has become a significant barrier to Arab-Western understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA magisterial study of breath-taking empathy, examining one of the most painful and emotion-laden topics in the modern world with dispassion, sensitivity and high erudition\u003c\/em\u003e — Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies, Columbia University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn erudite, perceptive, and highly original study\u003c\/em\u003e — Avi Shlaim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA volume of tremendous historical importance\u003c\/em\u003e — Robert Fisk, \u003ci\u003eIndependent on Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA fascinating, subtle and original analysis of Israeli and Arab historical narratives\u003c\/em\u003e — Simon Sebag Montefiore, \u003ci\u003eBBC History Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis exhaustive survey of Arabic sources is particularly important in correcting the many distortions circulated by polemicists seeking to paint Arabs and Muslims as anti-Semites.\u003c\/em\u003e — Eugene Rogan, \u003ci\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA refreshing and original study, showing clearly that Muslim anti-Semitism is neither universal, nor inevitable, nor subject to pat explanations.\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003ci\u003eThe Economist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849988886764,"sku":"9781849250795","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11149613482846.jpg?v=1759072539"},{"product_id":"the-people-want-by-gilbert-achcar-9780863564772","title":"The People Want","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe People Want\u003c\/em\u003e: the first half of slogans chanted by millions of Arab protesters in 2011 revealed a long-suppressed craving for democracy. But huge social and economic problems were also laid bare by their demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this landmark work, noted Middle East analyst Gilbert Achcar assesses the roots and dynamics of the Arab uprisings and analyses the specific socio-economic features that hinder the region's development. Achcar also sheds light on the nature and role of the movements that use Islam as a political banner and the oil monarchies that sponsor them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith incisive and invaluable insight, Achcar outlines the requirements for a lasting solution to the social crisis and the contours of a progressive political alternative. What we have witnessed to date is only the beginning of a revolutionary process that is likely to extend for many more years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850349170924,"sku":"9780863564772","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12401673482495.jpg?v=1759083999"},{"product_id":"the-gaza-catastrophe-by-gilbert-achcar-9781849250917","title":"The Gaza Catastrophe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe destruction that has been rained on Gaza has been seen and accepted by many commentators as a vengeful overreaction to the reckless Hamas-led attack on 7 October 2023, as if the annihilation has come about, perhaps even by accident. This book argues that the new catastrophe that has befallen the Palestinian people is, in fact, the culmination of a decades-long pattern that runs parallel with Israel's inexorable shift to the Right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lethal and destructive consequences of the Gaza catastrophe are far greater than the Nakba of 1948. This signifies a war waged by an advanced military-industrial state with full US participation and open support from the West, irredeemably exposing the double standard intrinsic to the Atlanticist pretence of a liberal 'rules-based international order'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this incisive analysis, renowned political scientist Gilbert Achcar explores the dynamics of a complex historical process that culminated in the war on Gaza and in wider conflict in the Middle East. Achcar offers critical insights on the genocide's regional and international consequences, as well as radical critiques of Zionism, Hamas, and other state and non-state actors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vital volume places the Gaza catastrophe in its wider geopolitical and historical context. It is essential to understanding the root causes of the violence destabilising the entire region and the wider world, as well as the conditions required to bring it to an end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Meticulous...the deepest and most thorough account that examines this genocide.'\u003c\/em\u003e – Khaled Hroub, author of \u003cem\u003eHamas: A Beginner's Guide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Broad yet focused...[Achcar] offers possible paths for a positive change that somewhat mitigates the bleak future.'\u003c\/em\u003e – Amira Hass, \u003cem\u003eHaaretz\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000782405868,"sku":"9781849250917","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11150833482846.jpg?v=1763304281"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/gilbert-achcar.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}