Palestine Studies, Knowledge Production, and the Struggle for Decolonisation

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ID12980484
AuthorsI Pappe (0000-0003-2819-9413, University of Exeter), Tariq Dana (0000-0003-0404-7378, Doha Institute of Graduate Studies, Doha, Qatar, corresponding author), Nadia Naser–najjab (0000-0002-5528-9687, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK)
Year2024
Volume33
Issue2
Pages173-193
Publication date2024-04-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueMiddle East Critique (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1943-6149 • E-ISSN: 1943-6157
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/19436149.2024.2342189
OpenAlexW4396844521
LanguageEN
Citations received14
References cited47

This article traces the evolution of Palestine Studies from its nascent stages in the 1960s to its current status as a recognized and integral part of global academic discourse.It highlights the field's vital role in dissecting the multifaceted structures and functions of Israeli settler colonialism, and standing firm amidst well-funded and systematic counter-efforts to delegitimize it.The ensuing discussion foregrounds Palestinian scholarly achievements in advancing their narrative and countering marginalization, particularly within the academic institutions of the Global North.By examining the political dynamics shaping research methodologies in Palestine Studies, this article elucidates how the field has emerged as a legitimate academic discipline, offering new pathways in graduate education.In asserting that Palestine Studies is inherently linked to activism, aiming for transformative change, decolonization, and liberation, this article underlines the contribution of the field to challenging dominant colonial epistemologies and methodologies and reshaping power dynamics.Thus, Palestine Studies not only elucidates the realities faced by indigenous Palestinian populations but also vocalizes their struggles and aspirations, positioning itself as a critical lens to understand, and engage with, Palestinian scholarship and its broader anti-colonial implications

Ancient history · Decolonization · Economics · Knowledge production · Palestine · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Production (economics · Sociology · History · Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies · Law · Middle East Politics and Society · Turkey's Politics and Society

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