Religion, Politics, and the Origins of Palestine Refugee Relief

Download or read book Religion, Politics, and the Origins of Palestine Refugee Relief written by A. Romirowsky and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-12-18 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the leading role of the Quaker American Friends Service Committee in the United Nations relief program for Palestine Arab refugees in 1948-1950 in the Gaza Strip. Using archival data, oral histories, and biographical accounts, it provides a detailed look at internal decision-making in an early non-governmental organization.