How to Cure a Fanatic

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Product ID:	9780099572725
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	How to Cure a Fanatic
Authors:	Author: Amos Oz
Page Count:	112
Subjects:	Literary essays, Literary essays, Middle Eastern history, Human rights, civil rights, Terrorism, armed struggle, Middle Eastern history, Land rights, Terrorism, armed struggle, Israel, Palestine, c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period)
Description:	Select Guide Rating The author grew up in war-torn Jerusalem, where as a boy he witnessed first-hand the poisonous consequences of fanaticism. In this book, he brings us face to face with fanaticism he suggests ways in which we can all respond. ‘A hero of mine, a moral as well as literary giant’ Simon Schama Amos Oz, the internationally acclaimed author of A Tale of Love and Darkness and Judas, grew up in war-torn Jerusalem, where as a boy he witnessed first-hand the poisonous consequences of fanaticism. In How To Cure a Fanatic Amos Oz analyses the historical roots of violence and confronts truths about the extremism nurtured throughout society. By bringing us face to face with fanaticism he suggests ways in which we can all respond. From the author of A Tale of Love and Darkness and Man Booker International Prize shortlisted Judas. ‘He was the conscience of Israel’ Roger Cohen, New York Times
Imprint Name:	Vintage
Publisher Name:	Vintage Publishing
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2012-11-01

Weight	66 g
Dimensions	150 × 106 × 9 mm