British policy and the development of Palestinian Nationalism, 1917 – 1948

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2011
Çalık, Nur Betül
This thesis analyzes the emergence and development process of Palestinian nationalism. The role of the notable families within the development of Palestinian nationalism that led Palestinian Arab society during the British Mandate will be discussed in detail. The thesis is going to examine whether Palestinian nationalism is a genuine ideology or it is developed as a counter nationalism against both Jewish immigration and settlements activities and British Mandate. It will also be analyzed Mandate policies which were applied in order to provide balance between both of the nations.

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N. B. Çalık, “British policy and the development of Palestinian Nationalism, 1917 – 1948,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2011.