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Capital and State Building in the West Bank: The Political Economy of Space and Power

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The West Bank is a territory located in the Middle East that has been occupied by Israel since 1967. The occupation has had a profound impact on the region's development, and has created a unique form of capitalismo spatial apartheid, in which the Palestinian population is confined to bantustans while the Israeli settler population enjoys access to the best land and resources.

Palestine Is Throwing a Party and the Whole World Is Invited: Capital and State Building in the West Bank

by Kareem Rabie

5 out of 5

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This book examines the political economy of space and power in the West Bank, focusing on the role of capital and state building in shaping the region's development. The author argues that the Israeli occupation has created a system of capitalismo spatial apartheid that has led to a deep economic and social divide between the two populations, and has made it difficult for the Palestinians to build a viable state of their own.

The book begins by examining the history of the Israeli occupation and its impact on the Palestinian economy. The author shows how the occupation has led to the deindustrialization of the Palestinian economy and the creation of a dependency on Israel for basic goods and services. The occupation has also led to the confiscation of Palestinian land and the destruction of Palestinian homes and businesses. As a result of these policies, the Palestinian economy is now one of the most underdeveloped in the world.

The book then examines the role of the Israeli state in the development of the West Bank. The author argues that the Israeli state has played a key role in creating and maintaining the system of capitalismo spatial apartheid. The state has done this by providing financial and military support to Israeli settlers, and by discriminating against Palestinians in terms of access to land, water, and other resources. The state has also played a role in suppressing Palestinian resistance to the occupation.

The book concludes by arguing that a just and lasting peace in the region will require a fundamental transformation of the political economy of space and power. The author calls for an end to the Israeli occupation and the creation of a Palestinian state that is based on the principles of justice and equality.

This book is a major contribution to the study of the political economy of the Middle East. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and its impact on the Palestinian people. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the region, and it is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and activists.

Palestine Is Throwing a Party and the Whole World Is Invited: Capital and State Building in the West Bank

by Kareem Rabie

5 out of 5