Voices from the Camps: A People's History of Palestinian Refugees in Jordan, 2006

by Nabil Marshood

Overview

As debate continues about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and its root causes simmer, Palestinian refugees have become increasingly invisible. Voices from the Camps is about their humanity. This sociological study explores refugee camps in Jordan, where refugees share their plight and narrative of the Nakbeh (Catastrophe) of 1948. They also share their pain, conflicting identities, and aspirations. This book conveys the humanity of the poor, stateless, and invisible, by examining the impacts of displacement, dispossession, and refugee status upon refugees and their descendents as they struggle for survival both as individuals and as a community. This book does not propose solutions; rather, it highlights the human side of the Palestinian trauma and the urgent need for a just solution.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761850472
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	08/14/2010
Pages:	158
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Nabil Marshood, professor of sociology at Hudson County Community College, New Jersey, teaches race and ethnic relations, sociology of religion, sociology of the family, and general sociology. Formerly, Marshood was a practicing clinician of rehabilitation and mental health. He received his BA and MA from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and his doctorate from Columbia University School of Social Work. Marshood received a Mid-Career Fellowship from Princeton University, concentrating on social theory and sociology of religion; a Fulbright Fellowship; and multiple grants offering community education about peace and conflict resolution and religious pluralism, about which he has written many articles. He authored Palestinian Teenage Immigrants and Refugees Speak Out, and co-authored Everyday Sociology,. Marshood speaks English, Arabic, and Hebrew fluently.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 List of Figures
Chapter 2 List of Tables
Chapter 3 List of Maps
Chapter 4 List of Photographs
Chapter 5 Preface
Chapter 6 Acknowledgements
Chapter 7 Introduction
Part 8 Part One: Identity and Culture
Chapter 9 Chapter 1: Identity and Culture
Part 10 Part Two: Research Plans Encounter Reality
Chapter 11 Chapter 2: Getting In
Part 12 Part Three: Voices from the Camps
Chapter 13 Chapter 3: Zarqa Camp, February- March 2006
Chapter 14 Chapter 4: Irbid Camp, February - March 2006
Chapter 15 Chapter 5: Jerash Camp, February - March 2006
Chapter 16 Chapter 6: Al Hussein Camp, April 2006
Chapter 17 Chapter 7: Hitteen Camp, March - April 2006
Chapter 18 Chapter 8: Baqa'a Camp, April 2006
Part 19 Part Four: Shared Meanings and Identities
Chapter 20 Chapter 9: Farewell
Chapter 21 Chapter 10: Themes of Palestinian Identity
Chapter 22 Chapter 11: Thwarted Dreams and Arrested Development
Chapter 23 Epilogue
Chapter 24 Index
Chapter 25 About the Author

Editorial Reviews

A wonderfully fresh and realistic view of life in a Palestinian refugee camp. Though scholarly information on both the history and current situation of Palestinian refugees living in Jordan is documented, it is his approach of allowing refugees to speak for themselves that is so utterly compelling. … [This work] should be read by all.

Dr. C. Michael Botterweck

One of its key insights: that oppression does not erase identity, but rather helps to strengthen it, needs to be heard among such audiences. …Marshood gives voice to [refugee] voicelessness.

Anthony Wanis-St. John PhD

A powerful and poignant examination of the often invisible plight of Palestinian refugees…. offer[ing] a humane vision and hope in our bleak times!

Cornel West

Marshood has the eye of a sociologist, the ear of a psychologist, and the assessment of a non-aligned diplomat.

Anisa Mehdi

Marshood has the eye of a sociologist, the ear of a psychologist, and the assessment of a non-aligned diplomat.--Anisa Mehdi, journalist; president/executive producer, Whetstone Productions

A wonderfully fresh and realistic view of life in a Palestinian refugee camp. Though scholarly information on both the history and current situation of Palestinian refugees living in Jordan is documented, it is his approach of allowing refugees to speak for themselves that is so utterly compelling. ... [This work] should be read by all.--Dr. C. Michael Botterweck, professor of sociology, Triton College

One of its key insights: that oppression does not erase identity, but rather helps to strengthen it, needs to be heard among such audiences. ...Marshood gives voice to [refugee] voicelessness.--Anthony Wanis-St. John PhD, assistant professor, international peace and conflict resolution, School of International Service, American University

From the Publisher

One of its key insights: that oppression does not erase identity, but rather helps to strengthen it, needs to be heard among such audiences. …Marshood gives voice to [refugee] voicelessness.

Anthony Wanis-St. John