Description
Book SynopsisThe inspiring and sobering story of Palestine's oldest university
Trade Review'Gabi Baramki's tireless devotion to Birzeit University has allowed the institution to survive and even thrive against incredible odds' -- President Jimmy Carter, from the Foreword
'A tribute to the humanity of Palestinians, individually and collectively, who have managed to prevail under the most dehumanising conditions of the Israeli military occupation. An authentic and powerful act of affirmation' -- Dr Hanan Ashrawi
'Told with humanity, dignity and humour, Birzeit's personal story is a beacon of hope in a troubled world' -- Sir Michael Francis Atiyah, OM, FRS, FRSE
An inspiring account' -- Paolo Cotta-Ramusino Secretary General of Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
Introduction
1. Growing Up in Palestine
2. Peace and War
3. Occupation and Education
4. Targeting Birzeit
5. Developing Birzeit
6. 'Cells of Illegal Education'
7. 'Shaking Off' and Being Shaken
8. Not Obeying Orders
10. Harassment and Hair Gel
11. Preaching to the Choir
Appendix i Chronology - Birzeit University
Appendix ii Deportation Statement from Hanna Nasir November 74
Appendix iii Israeli lies and half-truths 16 January 1979
Appendix iv Press release from BZU after 1979 closure
Appendix v BZU press release after opening in April 1992
Appendix vi Report from 5 Hebrew University professors
on order 854 - 1980
Appendix vii-a Example of Required loyalty oath. A Commitment form - 1982-3
Appendix vii-b work permit A with item 18 - 1980
Appendix vii-c work permit B without item 18 - 1980
Appendix viii Letter to Secretary Baker - March 1992
Location of Photograph and Maps
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