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On Zionist Literature by Ghassan Kanafani (Translated by Mahmoud Najib)

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On Zionist Literature  by Ghassan Kanafani (Translated by Mahmoud Najib)is an intense and insightful look at the impact of literature on public opinion and governmental policy. Kanafani examines how movies, books, and other works of art have been used to elicit sympathy and support for Zionist ideology. On Zionist Literature examines not only the stereotypes of the Palestinian people but also the stereotypes of Jewish people that are woven through Zionist literature creating a situation to excuse the oppression of the Palestinian people. Kanafani demonstrates how those stereotypes often harm Jewish people, especially those unwilling to embrace Zionism.  On Zionist Literature is a reminder that literature can be used to influence people all over the world for better or worse illustrating the responsibility people creating literature hold to be mindful in their message and that consumers of said literature need to be mindful of the influence literature can have. Currently Read...