ABSTRACT

Important historical turning points often seem to be unpredicted until they are upon us. For most observers (the author included) the Palestinian uprising that erupted in December 1987 was unexpected-not because the depth of Palestinian national aspirations or the growing strength of Palestinian socio-political organization under occupation were un

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

The Palestinian Uprising
ByRex Brynen, Neil Caplan

part One|113 pages

Israel and Palestine: Implications of the Intifada

chapter 3|54 pages

The Impact of the Intifada on Israeli Political Thinking

ByMark Tessler

chapter 4|21 pages

Palestinians in Israel: Responses to the Uprising

ByNadim Rouhana

part Two|116 pages

Regional Repercussions of the Uprising

chapter 5|34 pages

The PLO in Regional Politics

ByPaul Noble

chapter 6|30 pages

Jordan

ByLamis Andoni

chapter 7|20 pages

Egypt

ByBahgat Korany

chapter 8|20 pages

Syria

ByFred Lawson

part Three|70 pages

The Superpowers

chapter 9|24 pages

Soviet Union

ByTamar Weinstein

chapter 10|40 pages

United States

ByFred Khouri