First of this is the first political science book that I have been able to read and not fall asleep while reading it. I thought it was interesting how Carter had to go to peoples homes to get an interview about their thoughts on Palestine. Also, most times they would bring family or friends with them. Just like interviews here in America, the conversation stars small, such as the weather or small talk, the getting more interesting, and a good idea, telling what he thinks of the area that the meeting is going on or about. From there the people relax and begin to talk about what they truly feel. Sometimes the people in the room with the interviewee begin to answer with the questions or translate what is said.
One of the topics discused at the front of the book was the Camp David Accords. Not know what the Camp David Accords were, I did a little resarch. The agreement was to say that the middle east, Israel, must find a peaceful settlement between them and the other UN security resolution 242. For a more indepth study of the Camp David Accords, please visit http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/mideast/campdav.htm for a complete breakdown of the resolution.
One of the topics discused at the front of the book was the Camp David Accords. Not know what the Camp David Accords were, I did a little resarch. The agreement was to say that the middle east, Israel, must find a peaceful settlement between them and the other UN security resolution 242. For a more indepth study of the Camp David Accords, please visit http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/mideast/campdav.htm for a complete breakdown of the resolution.
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I thought the interviews were kind of weird. I remember reading about how sometimes younger kids would even get into the conversations.
I really liked that you pointed out the difference in conversation between Palestinians and Americans. It immediately reminded me that there is a lot more to how people speak depending on the region and even how people may reveal what would otherwise seem like hidden agendas.
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