One Land, Two Peoples: The Conflict Over Palestine

This book is an excellent introduction to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the regional context in which it occurs. Gerner's clear writing and analysis makes her work accessible even to people with little background knowledge about this complex and controversial subject. The work holds the reader's attention, discussing the richness and complexity of the decisions and players who have shaped this conflict. The author presents the important historical origins of the conflict in a concise, engaging and even-handed manner. The book is well-written and includes a number of useful maps and figures. It is an excellent introduction to the historical, social, and political milieu of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.