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lukes_ramblingwritings66's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I don’t really have much to say aside from echoing what is written in this book. This is a collection of essays, all highlighting the effectiveness of the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Solutions) movement, with some pointing out Israel’s haphazard response of passing an illegal law of banning any boycotts against itself as a further acceleration of its own inevitable demise. This book can be considered a form of praxis, where the various contributors give many examples of how simple choices in our daily lives can affect the economic status and public reception of Israel. While originally published in 2011, much of the tactics and strategies laid out here can be of use today, as the BDS have created a list of what brands to boycott, divest, and ultimately, spread the word about companies who are either complicit and/or actively take part in Israel’s economy. This compilation also takes the cake for having the shortest essay Slavoj Zizek ever wrote. But I digress, if you are looking for strong, practical ways to support Palestine, “The Case for Sanctions Against Israel” would be the place to look. Theory you can get elsewhere, but praxis can be obtained here.
nightjar656's review
A must-read, especially for those wanting to know more about how they can help with everything going on.
sabrinahughes's review against another edition
This collection is fine, I may return to it later. I’m more interested in learning the history right now.
nonfirqtion's review
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medium-paced
5.0
Incredibly informative! I enjoyed the chapters on the weaponisation of the holocaust, Israelis case for sanctions on their own country, and Christian Palestinians who all call for the international community to commit to BDS. It's perfect book if you need to understand why being silent or 'sitting on the fence' is not a neutral position, instead it sides with the oppressors. Also, a great resource to holding conversations with those who 'sit on the fence' when it comes to Palestine.
stuharro's review
4.0
Excellent intro to the BDS movement. It covers a number of the debates both within the movement and with those outside its ranks written as short essays from leading spokespeople of the campaign.
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