Bücher von Julie M. (Concordia University Norman

Based on direct interviews with former prisoners and former security sector personnel, it offers new insights into the strategies that prisoners employed to gain rights over time, as well as the tactics used by prison authorities to maintain control.

Shows that despite the prevalence of violent resistance by Palestinians, nonviolent activism was also frequently resorted to. This book demonstrates how such tactics have considerable support amongst the local population particularly when they are framed as a strategy rather than just as a moral preference.