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"Hamas Contained is by far the best book on this vital topic. Meticulous and deeply sourced, this is essential reading for anyone with a serious interest in Hamas, Palestine, Israel, or Islamist political movements anywhere in the Middle East."―Rashid Khalidi, author of Brokers of Deceit: How the U.S. Has Undermined Peace in the Middle East
"Tareq Baconi has written a detailed and thoughtful book about the history of Hamas and its effect on the Palestinian national movement. Avoiding black and white simplifications, Baconi puts the story of Hamas within its proper context―the tragedy of an occupation."―Marwan Muasher, Vice President, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
"Judicious and impartial, this important work adds nuance to the portrait of one of the Middle East's most divisive players."―Publishers Weekly
"[Hamas's] status as an important component of the Palestinian struggle against Israel is ably chronicled by Tareq Baconi in Hamas Contained: The Rise and Pacification of Palestinian Resistance... [It] is well worth reading even today because it is thorough and comprehensive in scale and scope."―Sheldon Kirshner, The Times of Israel
"[Hamas Contained] probably gives the fullest background to the current situation in Gaza."―Duncan Bowie, Chartist
"The book's main virtue is its chronological format. It covers Hamas's relatively brief existence – compared, say, to the much longer lifespan of the Muslim Brotherhood from which it derived – year by year, thereby giving the reader a fairly clear sense of how Hamas's perceptions and strategies have changed over time, particularly after Israel's unilateral withdrawal from Gaza in 2005."―Steven Simon, Survival
"Baconi's book remains invaluable. It is of crucial importance for anyone interested in understanding Hamas [and] the Palestinian struggle today."―Joseph Daher, Spectre
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good insights on Gaza & Hamas dynamics
I've found this book very useful in understanding & following the hands on story of what was unravelling in Gaza among the key actors: Hamas, PLO and Israel.I recommend it to all interested to get the deeper view on Gaza & Hamas.
5.0 out of 5 stars Scholarly, balanced, insightful
Israel's conflicts with Palestinian nationalists have been going on for so long that it's impossible to recall and synthesize what has happened without the help of a skilled historian like Baconi. Furthermore, up until Arafat's death, he was the focus of media attention, even though Hamas was already an important force by the late 1990s. Subsequent mainstream coverage of Hamas has been simplistic. Baconi isn't at all sparing in his criticism of Hamas, but he convincingly analyzes how its leadership perceives its conflicts with Abbas, Israel, and Egypt and how leaders rely on these perceptions to make decisions. More importantly, he clarifies the ways in which Hamas' actions are shaped by international, institutional, and popular forces.
5.0 out of 5 stars INVALUABLE history of ORIGINS and more!
insightful and well written history of the origins of Hamas that everyone, and especially Americans who are collaborating with israeli govt to 'wipe out' Hamas ought to know and understand...the REASON for there even being a "Hamas" UNTIL AND UNLESS it is grasped there will be no ending of RESISTANCE...no matter the lies, confabulations or mythology devised to CONVINCE a gullible public, there is NEVER EVER ANY POSSIBLE justification for MASSACRE of CIVILIAN POPULATION ANYWHERE ANYTIME to allegedly "get the bad guys /i.e., kill resistance. UNTIL WE FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS IT WILL CONTINUE.. THIS must end. read the book and find out the how's and why...Author was interviewed on Christiane Amanpour PBS last month.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read for those seeking to understand rather than affirm ...
It is a unique book for those trying to understanding Hamas, it’s political role and influencers. The book studies Hamas as a Non state actor, its rise, ideology and mean of resistance with a focus on how internal Palestinian resistance was shifting, the turning points, geopolitical context, while focusing on the role of Israel in containing and managing the Palestinian occupation rather than resolving it. A great read for those seeking to understand rather than affirm a preset belief.
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful and Essential Read on the Evolution of Hamas
An incredibly thoughtful and informative read on the complex historical evolution of Hamas. Through detailed research woven into a compelling narrative, Baconi's insights into what has formed the reality that Palestinians face today is an important backdrop to understanding whats is currently unfolding on the ground.
5.0 out of 5 stars Critical reading
An insightful and meticulously researched analysis of Hamas. Anyone interested in Palestine/Israel and the history of Palestinian resistance should read this.
1.0 out of 5 stars This book is biased. It should not have the Stanford imprint.
"Hamas Contained". is a very biased book. It should not have the Stanford imprint. I know, because I have been following the Middle East since the 1960s. The Author speaks of Jewish manipulation during WW! & WWII. He never admitted that there was a Holocaust during WW II. Me, personally I think that there should be a Palestinian state. He never mentions Arik Sharon, a War Criminal, who instigated the bloodbath at 2 refugee camps in north Lebanon. He only mentioned that Rabin said: break their bones. Not that Rabin was very pro a 2 state solution. Rabin made mistakes but he was an honorable man. I don't want to finish Such a Biased book. FYI the Muslim Brotherhood was stamped out of Egypt by the current Egyptian dictator Al-Sisi. Bottom line: Hama Contained is a very biased book. I don't recommend it AT ALL.
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
No one seems to want to educate on the group our governments, media, so many of us see as our "enemy." But to call someone an enemy mustn't we actually know who they are?It seems a strategic move by those in power that we do not know anything about Hamas, as against a faceless enemy violence against millions can be justified. This book is crucial in countering that tactic and should be required reading for the whole world!! As someone who reads a lot of history books but also journalism, listens to podcasts, etc. I felt sufficiently informed but now realize how ignorant I was.Baconi shows what Hamas shares with other anti colonial movements but also what makes it entirely unique. Putting ethics aside, the material realities of resisting occupation may result in a movement that is not perfect but that should not delegitimize resistance itself.He lays out the specifics that help make sense of the "Palestinian Exception" and counter the nefarious conflation of Hamas with transnational terrorist groups. All those bad faith Hamas accusations against protestors are made all the more ironic after reading this. Moreover, criticisms of the governance or policies of a resistance/liberation group are revealed as entirely irrelevant and unhelpful.While leaving it to the reader to consider the validity of Hamas and their tactics, he crucially provides the context and information the question requires.
Un poco largo pero muy bien documentado.
Me ha gustado leerlo. He aprendido. Pero la realidad de Gaza y Hamás es recurrente y repetitiva. No hay avances ni nuevas iniciativas. A veces parece que uno está leyendo lo que ya leyó. Bien escrito. Un poco largo pero muy bien documentado. La mitad del libro son notas. Sin duda amplia la visión sobre Hamás respecto de la que no da la prensa actual.
Five Stars
An excellent and enlightening read ... and an eye opener!
Amazing book, awful Amazon service
The book is amazing and very insightful to understand the genocide that has been happening for years. However, I have paid for the updated version with the statements about October the 7th, and for the second time they have sent me the old version. So very, very bad Bolo service.
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
"Hamas Contained is by far the best book on this vital topic. Meticulous and deeply sourced, this is essential reading for anyone with a serious interest in Hamas, Palestine, Israel, or Islamist political movements anywhere in the Middle East."―Rashid Khalidi, author of Brokers of Deceit: How the U.S. Has Undermined Peace in the Middle East
"Tareq Baconi has written a detailed and thoughtful book about the history of Hamas and its effect on the Palestinian national movement. Avoiding black and white simplifications, Baconi puts the story of Hamas within its proper context―the tragedy of an occupation."―Marwan Muasher, Vice President, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
"Judicious and impartial, this important work adds nuance to the portrait of one of the Middle East's most divisive players."―Publishers Weekly
"[Hamas's] status as an important component of the Palestinian struggle against Israel is ably chronicled by Tareq Baconi in Hamas Contained: The Rise and Pacification of Palestinian Resistance... [It] is well worth reading even today because it is thorough and comprehensive in scale and scope."―Sheldon Kirshner, The Times of Israel
"[Hamas Contained] probably gives the fullest background to the current situation in Gaza."―Duncan Bowie, Chartist
"The book's main virtue is its chronological format. It covers Hamas's relatively brief existence – compared, say, to the much longer lifespan of the Muslim Brotherhood from which it derived – year by year, thereby giving the reader a fairly clear sense of how Hamas's perceptions and strategies have changed over time, particularly after Israel's unilateral withdrawal from Gaza in 2005."―Steven Simon, Survival
"Baconi's book remains invaluable. It is of crucial importance for anyone interested in understanding Hamas [and] the Palestinian struggle today."―Joseph Daher, Spectre
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good insights on Gaza & Hamas dynamics
I've found this book very useful in understanding & following the hands on story of what was unravelling in Gaza among the key actors: Hamas, PLO and Israel.I recommend it to all interested to get the deeper view on Gaza & Hamas.
5.0 out of 5 stars Scholarly, balanced, insightful
Israel's conflicts with Palestinian nationalists have been going on for so long that it's impossible to recall and synthesize what has happened without the help of a skilled historian like Baconi. Furthermore, up until Arafat's death, he was the focus of media attention, even though Hamas was already an important force by the late 1990s. Subsequent mainstream coverage of Hamas has been simplistic. Baconi isn't at all sparing in his criticism of Hamas, but he convincingly analyzes how its leadership perceives its conflicts with Abbas, Israel, and Egypt and how leaders rely on these perceptions to make decisions. More importantly, he clarifies the ways in which Hamas' actions are shaped by international, institutional, and popular forces.
5.0 out of 5 stars INVALUABLE history of ORIGINS and more!
insightful and well written history of the origins of Hamas that everyone, and especially Americans who are collaborating with israeli govt to 'wipe out' Hamas ought to know and understand...the REASON for there even being a "Hamas" UNTIL AND UNLESS it is grasped there will be no ending of RESISTANCE...no matter the lies, confabulations or mythology devised to CONVINCE a gullible public, there is NEVER EVER ANY POSSIBLE justification for MASSACRE of CIVILIAN POPULATION ANYWHERE ANYTIME to allegedly "get the bad guys /i.e., kill resistance. UNTIL WE FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS IT WILL CONTINUE.. THIS must end. read the book and find out the how's and why...Author was interviewed on Christiane Amanpour PBS last month.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read for those seeking to understand rather than affirm ...
It is a unique book for those trying to understanding Hamas, it’s political role and influencers. The book studies Hamas as a Non state actor, its rise, ideology and mean of resistance with a focus on how internal Palestinian resistance was shifting, the turning points, geopolitical context, while focusing on the role of Israel in containing and managing the Palestinian occupation rather than resolving it. A great read for those seeking to understand rather than affirm a preset belief.
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful and Essential Read on the Evolution of Hamas
An incredibly thoughtful and informative read on the complex historical evolution of Hamas. Through detailed research woven into a compelling narrative, Baconi's insights into what has formed the reality that Palestinians face today is an important backdrop to understanding whats is currently unfolding on the ground.
5.0 out of 5 stars Critical reading
An insightful and meticulously researched analysis of Hamas. Anyone interested in Palestine/Israel and the history of Palestinian resistance should read this.
1.0 out of 5 stars This book is biased. It should not have the Stanford imprint.
"Hamas Contained". is a very biased book. It should not have the Stanford imprint. I know, because I have been following the Middle East since the 1960s. The Author speaks of Jewish manipulation during WW! & WWII. He never admitted that there was a Holocaust during WW II. Me, personally I think that there should be a Palestinian state. He never mentions Arik Sharon, a War Criminal, who instigated the bloodbath at 2 refugee camps in north Lebanon. He only mentioned that Rabin said: break their bones. Not that Rabin was very pro a 2 state solution. Rabin made mistakes but he was an honorable man. I don't want to finish Such a Biased book. FYI the Muslim Brotherhood was stamped out of Egypt by the current Egyptian dictator Al-Sisi. Bottom line: Hama Contained is a very biased book. I don't recommend it AT ALL.
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
No one seems to want to educate on the group our governments, media, so many of us see as our "enemy." But to call someone an enemy mustn't we actually know who they are?It seems a strategic move by those in power that we do not know anything about Hamas, as against a faceless enemy violence against millions can be justified. This book is crucial in countering that tactic and should be required reading for the whole world!! As someone who reads a lot of history books but also journalism, listens to podcasts, etc. I felt sufficiently informed but now realize how ignorant I was.Baconi shows what Hamas shares with other anti colonial movements but also what makes it entirely unique. Putting ethics aside, the material realities of resisting occupation may result in a movement that is not perfect but that should not delegitimize resistance itself.He lays out the specifics that help make sense of the "Palestinian Exception" and counter the nefarious conflation of Hamas with transnational terrorist groups. All those bad faith Hamas accusations against protestors are made all the more ironic after reading this. Moreover, criticisms of the governance or policies of a resistance/liberation group are revealed as entirely irrelevant and unhelpful.While leaving it to the reader to consider the validity of Hamas and their tactics, he crucially provides the context and information the question requires.
Un poco largo pero muy bien documentado.
Me ha gustado leerlo. He aprendido. Pero la realidad de Gaza y Hamás es recurrente y repetitiva. No hay avances ni nuevas iniciativas. A veces parece que uno está leyendo lo que ya leyó. Bien escrito. Un poco largo pero muy bien documentado. La mitad del libro son notas. Sin duda amplia la visión sobre Hamás respecto de la que no da la prensa actual.
Five Stars
An excellent and enlightening read ... and an eye opener!
Amazing book, awful Amazon service
The book is amazing and very insightful to understand the genocide that has been happening for years. However, I have paid for the updated version with the statements about October the 7th, and for the second time they have sent me the old version. So very, very bad Bolo service.
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