Steven Salaita
Israel's Dead Soul
- ISBN 13:
- 9781439906385
- author:
- Steven Salaita
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Temple University Press,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 20.57 x 13.72 x 1.27 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Steven Salaita's Israel's Dead Soul explores the failures of Zionism as a political and ethical discourse. He argues that endowing nation-states with souls is a dangerous phenomenon, prioritizing institutions over human beings. This analysis critiques the normalization of Zionism, its impact on critical awareness of the Israeli occupation in Palestinian territory, and its effects on liberal notions of justice. Salaita examines how Zionism has been rendered "benign" as an ideology of multicultural conviviality, leading to a lack of scrutiny of its consequences. He targets public figures who mourn the decline of Israel's "soul", including intellectuals and gay rights activists, highlighting the harm caused by liberal notions of Zionism. This book offers a pointed account of the dangers of Zionism, shedding light on its impact on various movements for justice.
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