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

part Two|116 pages

Regional Repercussions of the Uprising

chapter 5|34 pages

The PLO in Regional Politics

chapter 6|30 pages

Jordan

chapter 7|20 pages

Egypt

chapter 8|20 pages

Syria

part Three|70 pages

The Superpowers

chapter 9|24 pages

Soviet Union

chapter 10|40 pages

United States