Books like Enemies and Neighbors by Ian Black

Rachel Carson’s *Silent Spring* examines the widespread use of pesticides and their harmful effects on nature, sparking the modern environmental movement.

xxii, 605 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : 24 cm

Edward Said's collection of essays and reviews on Palestinian self-determination and the Arab-Israeli conflict, focusing on the political implications of autonomy and the two-state solution, including critiques of US policy and insights into cultural and historical relationships.

Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict brings the multi-faceted story of the struggle in the Middle East to life for readers. Smith places the conflict in historical and political perspective, facilitating readers' understanding of how this complex situation has evolved over time. By examining its underlying causes, individual and group motives, and the roles that countries around the world have played in the region, Smith helps readers understand the history behind the headlines. He presents this in-depth account in an engaging, accessible book that includes historical and current voices on all sides of the struggle. The book's carefully selected documents, maps, photographs, and chronologies provide context for the narrative, and its up-to-the-minute coverage of developments captures readers' interest and helps them better understand the latest news in the region.