Overcoming Zionism
Creating a Single Democratic State in Israel/Palestine

A sensitive and insightful critique of the contradictions of Zionism.

Only a path toward a single-state secular democracy can provide the justice essential to healing the wounds of the Middle East. Kovel is well-known writer on the Middle East conflict. This book draws on his detailed knowledge to show that Zionism and democracy are essentially incompatible. He offers a thoughtful account of the emergence and disintegration of Zionism that integrates psychological, political, cultural, economic, and ideological levels. Ultimately, Kovel argues, a two-state solution is essentially hopeless as it concedes too much to the regressive forces of nationalism, wherein lie the roots of continued conflict. Praise for Kovel's previous book White Racism: "[A] singularly impressive and well written book." The New York Times Praise for Red Hunting in the Promised Land: '[A] provocative and stimulating book.' Library Journal 'Fantastic.' Kirkus

Part One COMING TO ZION
1. A People Apart
2. The Unnatural History of a Bad Idea
3. The Spectre of Shoah
Part Two THE JEWISH STATE
4. The Only Democracy in the Middle East
5. Facts on the Ground
6. Partners in Zion
7. Bad Conscience and State Racism
8. Slouching Toward Jerusalem
Part Three ZIONISM OVERCOME
9. Beyond the Two-State Solution
10. Palesrael: A Secular and Universal Democracy for Israel/Palestine
Bibliography
Index.