Product Description

A unique insider's view of one of the most important political parties in the Middle East. The mandate of Hizbullah ("Party of God") is laid out here for the first time in English by a high-ranking insider.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #715164 in Books
• Published on: 2005-01-01
• Released on: 2005-09-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 320 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780863565175
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
'Fascinating and unexpectedly frank.' Middle East Journal

About the Author
Naim Qassem was born in Lebanon in 1953. He holds degrees in chemistry and religious studies, and taught chemistry for many years at college level. A founding member of Hizbullah in 1982, and the party's Deputy Secretary-General since 1991, he is the author of numerous books on political and religious issues.

Customer Reviews

Understanding the Pragmatic Philosophy of Hizbullah
This is an excellent book that provides insight into the thinking of the actors rather than prejudicial interpretations. I struggled with the religious references, especially in the first charpter, but once I got to the history, I was fascinated. The discussion of Hizbullah's political strategies and their agenda is very solid.
I was surprised about how closely their political goals align with our ideas of democracy and a sort of Roosevelt society where institutions are in place to provide education, job equity, health care and generally a social safety net for all citizens regardless of race or ideology. This is the Hizbullah that is allied with Michel Aoun, a progressive populist as well as a Christian.