{"product_id":"destruction-palestine-earth-andreas-malm-9781836740070","title":"The Destruction of Palestine Is the Destruction of the Earth | Andreas Malm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Destruction of Palestine Is the Destruction of the Earth\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful, urgent pamphlet by Andreas Malm that examines the intertwined roots of colonial adventurism in Palestine and fossil-fuelled warfare.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work illuminates how the devastation inflicted on Gaza since October 7, 2023, is part of a long historical continuum of exploitation and environmental catastrophe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSynopsis:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalm argues that to fully comprehend the current crisis, one must adopt a longue durée perspective—tracing the legacy of Western colonialism and the fossil fuel empire back to its origins in the 19th century. By revisiting the British Empire's first use of steam power in war, which led to the destruction of the Palestinian city of Akka, Malm demonstrates how these historical practices have evolved and continue to drive modern conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pamphlet challenges readers to rethink the connections between fossil energy, colonial exploitation, and the ongoing humanitarian and environmental crises in Palestine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A powerful, unflinching analysis that challenges conventional narratives of colonialism and fossil fuel warfare.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—A Notable Reviewer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/strong\u003e9781836740070\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10: \u003c\/strong\u003e1836740077\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Destruction of Palestine Is the Destruction of the Earth\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAndreas Malm\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a critical analysis of the forces driving the modern crisis in Palestine. His work serves as both a historical account and a call to re-examine the enduring legacy of fossil-fuelled colonialism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy understanding these deep-rooted issues, readers are encouraged to question conventional narratives and explore more sustainable, just solutions for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eEngage with this provocative and thought-provoking work to gain a deeper understanding of how historical forces continue to shape our present—and what it might take to change the course of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50039345938747,"sku":"1836740077","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9781836740070.jpg?v=1781654348","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/destruction-palestine-earth-andreas-malm-9781836740070","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}