| ID | 084003 |
| Title Proper | Arab-Israeli conflict and the case of the lemon tree |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Pressman, Jeremy |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article uses the The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan (2006) to demonstrate how one type of book, a literary non-fiction book written for popular audiences, can be used in a political science course such as one on the Arab-Israeli conflict. The book concisely presents multiple Arab-Israeli perspectives and enlivens the history and infuses it with both broader and deeper meaning. After a brief summary of the plot, the article gives examples of political science themes for which the book is a useful text: nationalism and the formation of national identity; the relationship between structure and agency; and the search for objective truth. The book also suggests many broad Arab-Israeli motifs. The article explains how the book was used in the classroom, including discussions, guidance sheets, and a longer paper assignment. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Studies Perspectives Vol. 9, No. 4; Nov 2008: p430-441 |
| Journal Source | International Studies Perspectives Vol. 9, No. 4; Nov 2008: p430-441 |
| Key Words | Arab - Conflict - Israeli ; Israeli ; Israel - Arab Conflicts ; Arab - Israel Conflict ; Arab - Israel |