The Logic of Democratic Exclusion: African Americans in the United States and Palestinian Citizens in Israel

Book info: The Logic of Democratic Exclusion: African Americans in the United States and Palestinian Citizens in Israel (Paperback, 232 pages) – Lexington Books, 2002. Language: English.

Kook makes the provocative argument that membership in democracies is inherently exclusionary, and that national exclusion is a tacit requirement for successfully democratic regimes. Editorial Reviews Review

“An intriguing and interesting book.” ―International Journal of Middle East Studies

“I do not see any other serious book that can be of competition to this valuable scholarship that dwells on crucial issues of modern politics and society while underscoring cultural and structural aspects. . . . This book is a must for academics and students of modern political regimes, politics of minorities, and people interested in American, Middle Eastern , and comparative politics.” ―Gad Barzilai, Tel Aviv University

About the Author Rebecca B. Kook teaches in the Department of Politics and Government at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.