Hamas: from religious salvation to political transformation: The rise of Hamas in Palestinian society

The study investigates the factors, which led to the birth and growth of the Islamic Resistance Movement (historico-political background, socio-economic characteristics of Hamas, domestic, regional, and international determinants); describes the political programme of the movement and its relationsh...

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Main Author: Ahmad, Hisam H. (Author)
Corporate Author: Al-Gam'iya al-Filastiniya al-Akadimiya li-'s-Su'un ad-Dauliya (Other)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Jerusalem Palestine Academic Society for the Study of International Affairs 1994
In:Year: 1994
Further subjects:B Rise of
B Islam and politics
B International conflict
B Political goal
B Palestinian National Authority
B International organization
B Employment
B Occupied territories
B Ideology
B Actor
B Development
B Strategy
B Politics
B Israel
B Settlement of dispute
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Summary:The study investigates the factors, which led to the birth and growth of the Islamic Resistance Movement (historico-political background, socio-economic characteristics of Hamas, domestic, regional, and international determinants); describes the political programme of the movement and its relationship to other forces within the Palestinian political arena as well as to Israel, Arab countries and the international community; investigates Hamas' approaches to peace initiatives, and discusses possible directions that Hamas may take in the future and the probable effects on Palestinian political life. (DÜI-Hns)
Physical Description:172 S.