Routledge Palestinian Identity in Jordan and Israel Book

Explore the complex processes of national identity formation in this academic study from Routledge. This book examines how identity is shaped through the concept of the "Other." It argues that for any small community, nation, ethnic group, or religious community to establish a sense of self, it requires a point of difference against which it can become meaningful. By synthesizing modern and poststructuralist theories of identity and nationalism, the text provides a deep look into the Middle East Studies field. It offers a theoretical framework to understand how identity develops via distinction from others. This work is a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in the history, politics, and law of the Middle East, specifically regarding how nations are made through social and political differentiation.