Palestinians in Syria: Nakba Memories of Shattered Communities

Anaheed Al-Hardan

Palestinians in Syria: Nakba Memories of Shattered Communities - 245 p., 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Note on transliteration and names Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: the catastrophe of 1948, the catastrophes of today 1. The Nakba in Arab thought 2. The Palestinian refugee community in Syria 3. The right of return movement and memories for the return 4. Narrating Palestine, transmitting its loss 5. The guardians' communities and memories of catastrophes 6. Second- and third-generation postmemories of Palestine and narratives on Nakba memory Conclusion: the catastrophes of today, the catastrophe of 1948 Notes Bibliography Index

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Palestinian Arab refugees--Syria
Palestinian Arabs--Syria
Yarmouk--Syria
Arab-Israeli conflict--1993-