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February 23, 2009
Ilana Feldman, PhD'02
Governing Gaza: Bureaucracy, Authority, and the Work of Rule, 1917-1967, Duke University Press, 2008.
The book: Marred by political tumult and violent conflict since the early 20th century, Gaza has been subject to a multiplicity of rulers. Still not part of a sovereign state, it would seem too exceptional to be a revealing site for a study of government. This book proves otherwise, demonstrating that a focus on the Gaza Strip uncovers a great deal about how government actually works, not only in that small geographical space but more generally. Gaza's experience shows how important bureaucracy is for the survival of government.
The author: Ilana Feldman is assistant professor of anthropology and international affairs at George Washington University.
Posted by tobiaslw at February 23, 2009 05:20 PM