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 The history of the Palestinians over the last half century
has been one of turmoil, a people living under occupation or
exiled from their homeland. Theirs has been at times a
tragic story, but also one of resistance, heroism and
nationalist aspiration. Laleh Khalili's book is based on her
experiences in the Lebanese refugee camps, where
commemorations of key moments in the history of the struggle
have helped forge a sense of nationhood. She also observes
how, as discourses of liberation have evolved in recent
years within the international community, there has been a
shift in the representation of Palestinian nationalism from
the heroic to the tragic mode. This trend is exemplified
through the elevation of martyrs to iconic figures in the
Palestinian collective memory. This book will appeal to
students and scholars of the Middle East, and to those
interested in the politics of nationalism, commemoration and
conflict.
About the Author
Laleh Khalili is Lecturer in Politics at the School of
Oriental and African Studies in London. |
