Stephen zunes, professor of politics at san francisco university, spoke to the palestine center about palestine and us foreign policy, and his book, tinderbox. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Pitting local nationalist determination against moroccan territorial ambitions, the dispute is further complicated by regional tensions with algeria and the geostrategic concerns of major global players, including the united states, france, and the territory. Tinderbox is the first book i know of that successfully integrates all aspects of todays middle east problems. Nov 01, 2002 tinderbox by stephen zunes, 9781567512267, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This work presents a cogent argument in its criticism of u. Air commodore retd jamal hussain writes about a crucial partnership in the new world order. Find signed collectible books by stephen zunes english.
September 11 is throwing up some very stark questions for all humanity. A native of north carolina, professor zunes received his phd. Stephen zunes, author of tinderbox, on librarything. Stephen zunes is professor of politics and international studies at the university of san francisco, where he chairs. Science association for the best book published in political science, and. They may have saved the republic 20 january 2021 when a ceasefire is not enough 1 january 2021. This is the central question facing us in the wake of 911, and stephen zunes shows the prospects are not promising. Foreign policy and the roots of terrorism by stephen zunes. Militarization of the middle east, the persian gulf.
Foreign policy and the roots of terrorism by stephen zunes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He has been given the seal of disapproval by the rightwing organization campus watch for his principled views on the u. Living with conviction in a cynical time tinderbox is exactly what we have needed a concise, intelligent account of american policy in the middle east. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Stephen zunes usa is a professor of politics and international. Bold and persuasive, buttressed by careful research.
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Best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards subscribe and save coupons sell books best sellers new releases childrens books. Middle east policy and the roots of terrorism by stephen zunes clearly written, timely, and wise, this book does an excellent job of explaining the tragedy of u. A power that can overthrow dictatorships street spirit. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for. Middle east policy and the roots of terrorism by stephen zunes common courage press, 2003, paper p216 towards a new middle east policy the united states faces a stark choice between continuing with its strategy of pax americana and building real peace and security.
Zunes, stephen, falk, professor richard a, falk, professor richard a. Stephen zunes department of politics, university of san francisco 2 fulton street, san francisco, ca 94117 phone. You can also purchase this book from a vendor and ship it to our address. Stephen zunes, associate professor of politics and chair of the peace and justice studies program at the university of san francisco, has written a timely and informative book. Us middle east policy and the roots of terrorism by stephen zunes this book is essentially about american foreign policy and how it has created unrest in the middle east as well as in the islamic world beyond the middle east. Stephen zunes is professor of politics and international studies at the. Reviewed in the united states on november 15, 2002 tinderbox is the first book i know of that successfully integrates all aspects of todays middle east problems. Stephen zunes takes us foreign policy in the tinderbox that is the middle east today and examines the reality of what successive administrations have been doing in iran, iraq, palestine and saudi arabia. Cornell university, department of government, 1986. Middle east policy and the roots of terrorism common courage press, 2003. The societal wounds of racism, poverty, and a penchant for using violence to address problems are intimately connected to the death penalty, to war, to the killing of the old and demented, and to the killing of children, unborn and born. Isbn 9781567512274 9781567512274 hardcover, common courage press, 2003. See some of stephen zunes writings on western sahara and on his website. Is us foreign policy making the planet a safer place for everyone, including americans, or not.
If you own this book, you can mail it to our address below. Tinderbox professor stephen zunes haftad 9781842772591. The roots of terrorism are to be sought largely in u. Aug 04, 2010 stephen zunes is professor of politics and international studies at the university of san francisco, where he chairs the program in middle eastern studies. Jacob mundy joined colgate universitys program in peace and conflict studies as an assistant professor in august 2011. From abortion to assisted suicide, the death penalty, and war, and more on. Middle east policy and the roots of terrorism by stephen zunes common courage press, 2003, paper p35.
Pitting local nationalist determination against moroccan territorial ambitions, the dispute is further complicated by regional tensions with algeria and the. What is the bush administration doing in the world. War, nationalism and conflict irresolution syracuse university press, 2010. Stephen zunes born 1956 is an american international relations scholar specializing in the middle eastern politics, u. Account en lijsten account retourzendingen en bestellingen. Stephen zunes is a professor of politics and chair of the middle eastern studies program at the university of san francisco, where he has taught since 1995. Tinderbox by professor stephen zunes, 9781842772591, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Stephen zunes takes us foreign policy in the tinderbox that is the middle east today and examines the reality of what successive administrations have been doing in iran, iraq. Zunes has provided ample evidence about all his claims regarding us malicious policy game in middle east but here one has to ask hinself. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Militarization of the middle east, the persian gulf excerpted.
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His father was an episcopal priest and his parents were involved with many quaker peace groups in challenging u. He grew up in a christian milieu where there was a strong sense of individual commitment to peace and social justice. Recently published by stephen zunes one of the democrats biggest hawks is now senate foreign relations chair 26 january 2021 nonviolent activists laid the groundwork to oppose a coup. He is known internationally as a leading critic of united states policy in the middle east, particularly under the george w. Stephen zunes, in this informative book, has described, in detail, how us maintained its interests in middle east by employing its double standard policy. Foreign policy and the roots of terrorism zunes, stephen on.
The widelylauded first edition was the first booklength treatment of the issue. Apr 08, 20 stephen zunes was raised by parents active in the peace movement. Isbn 9781842772584 9781842772584 hardcover, zed books, 2002. Middle east policy and the roots of terrorism zed books, 2003, a popular text that received glowing accolades from noam chomsky, howard. Oct 01, 2002 about the author a plenary speaker at recent tikkun conferences, stephen zunes is the author of tinderbox. Dec 31, 2002 tinderbox by professor stephen zunes, 9781842772584, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Middle east policy and the roots of terrorism among other books and has written scores of articles and books chapters on middle eastern and north africa politics, u.
The western sahara conflict has proven to be one of the most protracted and intractable struggles facing the international community. Stephen zunes is professor and director of the middle eastern studies at the university of san francisco and author of tinderbox. There is much to admire about stephen zuness contribution to the burgeoning. About the author a plenary speaker at recent tikkun conferences, stephen zunes is the author of tinderbox. In the first book length treatment of the issue in over two decades, zunes and mundy. Stephen zunes books list of books by author stephen zunes. Stephen zunes is professor of politics and international studies at the univer. Stephen zunes is a professor of politics and international studies at the university of san francisco, where he serves. If only zunes s book would appear on the shelves of as many chain bookstores across the country and be listed as recommended reading by as many mainstream media outlets. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards subscribe and save.
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