Population, Settlement, and Conflict

The Arab-Israeli conflict has been a major focus of world attention for over 40 years.

Central to this conflict is the issue of the West Bank - occupied by Israel since 1967 - and the future and respective rights of both Palestinians and Israelis.

This book concentrates on the main points of contention between the two peoples, set within a broader politico-geographical framework.

Particular attention is paid to the issues of demography and territory.

The analysis is brought right up to date with a discussion of the implications of the recent Palestinian uprising (Intifadeh).

The final chapter compares the wide range of solutions that have been proposed for ending the conflict.