Wind, Maya

Towers of Ivory and Steel: Israeli Universities and the Occupation of Palestine

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ISBN 13:
9781804291740
author:
Wind, Maya
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Verso
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
23.1 x 15.2 x 2 centimetres (0.3
Genre:
Nonfiction, Politics, Freedom & Security,
Condition:
New
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£16.33

Description

Towers of Ivory and Steel: Exposing the Complicity of Israeli Universities in Palestinian Oppression Israeli universities have long been touted as bastions of freedom and democracy, but a closer look reveals a more sinister reality. Maya Wind's groundbreaking research sheds light on the complicity of Israeli universities in the violation of Palestinian rights, exposing the ways in which academic disciplines, degree programs, and research laboratories serve the interests of Israel's occupation and apartheid. From campus infrastructure to research laboratories, Israeli universities play a significant role in perpetuating the system of oppression against Palestinians. This powerful expose reveals how universities stifle critical scholarship, violently repress student dissent, and deny Palestinians access to education. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Towers of Ivory and Steel is a crucial contribution to the ongoing conversation about academic freedom and human rights. Pages: 288 Binding: Paperback Subjects: Political Science;Human Rights;World;Middle Eastern;Commentary & Opinion

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