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How to Cure a Fanatic
Amos Oz
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Description for How to Cure a Fanatic
Paperback. Offers insights into the true nature of fanaticism and proposes an approach to resolve the Israeli Palestinian conflict. This book comments on contemporary issues - the Gaza pullout, Yasser Arafat's death, and the war in Iraq. It argues that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not a war of religion or cultures or traditions. Num Pages: 104 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; DN; JPS; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 152 x 101 x 8. Weight in Grams: 85.
Internationally acclaimed novelist Amos Oz grew up in war-torn Jerusalem, where as a boy he witnessed firsthand the poisonous consequences of fanaticism. In two concise, powerful essays, the award-winning author offers unique insight into the true nature of extremism and proposes a reasoned and respectful approach to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He also comments on related issues--the Gaza pullout, Yasser Arafat's death, and the war in Iraq--in an extended interview at the end of the book. The brilliant clarity of these essays, coupled with Oz's ironic sense of humor in illuminating the serious, breathes new life into this old ... Read more
Internationally acclaimed novelist Amos Oz grew up in war-torn Jerusalem, where as a boy he witnessed firsthand the poisonous consequences of fanaticism. In two concise, powerful essays, the award-winning author offers unique insight into the true nature of extremism and proposes a reasoned and respectful approach to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He also comments on related issues--the Gaza pullout, Yasser Arafat's death, and the war in Iraq--in an extended interview at the end of the book. The brilliant clarity of these essays, coupled with Oz's ironic sense of humor in illuminating the serious, breathes new life into this old ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
The University Press Group Ltd United States
Number of pages
104
Condition
New
Number of Pages
104
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691148632
SKU
V9780691148632
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About Amos Oz
Amos Oz is the author of many novels and essay collections. His recent books include "A Tale of Love and Darkness", "Rhyming Life and Death" and "Scenes from a Village Life". His articles and essays, and his political role as a leading proponent of a two-state solution, have made him an important figure in Israel and throughout the world.
Reviews for How to Cure a Fanatic
"This little volume (4" x 6") ... is lucid, rational, and constructive... This small book embodies so much realism and optimism."
Elizabeth R. Hayford, Library Journal "The burning issues of the Arab-Israeli dispute are grist for Israeli novelist Amos Oz's slim volume, How to Cure a Fanatic, which is never less than thought-provoking."
Canadian Jewish News "Amos Oz sets out to wrest ... Read more
Elizabeth R. Hayford, Library Journal "The burning issues of the Arab-Israeli dispute are grist for Israeli novelist Amos Oz's slim volume, How to Cure a Fanatic, which is never less than thought-provoking."
Canadian Jewish News "Amos Oz sets out to wrest ... Read more