The Breakup of India and Palestine: The Causes and Legacies of Partition

This book explores the political and legal thinking behind the partitions of India and Palestine in 1947, examining the pathways of peoples, geographic spaces, colonial policies, laws, and institutions that connect them. It also investigates the underlying causes of partition, such as religious fault-lines, majoritarian politics, and the failure to construct viable forms of government in divided societies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2023
Publisher: Manchester University Press

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate political and legal considerations surrounding the partitions of India and Palestine in 1947. Authored by esteemed scholars in the field, the chapters within this volume shed light on the complex web of pathways that interconnected the people, geographical spaces, colonial policies, laws, and institutions affected by these historical events. From the perspective of those most deeply engaged in the process, including political actors, party activists, jurists, diplomats, philosophers, and international representatives from the Middle East, South Asia, and beyond, the book offers a profound exploration of the multifaceted connections that shaped the partitions. Furthermore, it delves into the underlying causes of these partitions, including the hardening of religious fault-lines, the rise of majoritarian politics, and the failure to establish viable forms of government in deeply divided societies. By examining these factors, the book provides a valuable insight into the complex dynamics that drove these historical transformations and their enduring impact on the region. This comprehensive study is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of partition and its profound consequences for the people and societies involved.

Weight: 624g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526170309