Blood and belief : the PKK and the Kurdish fight for independence / Aliza Marcus.

Author/creator Marcus, Aliza
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : New York University Press, ©2007.
Descriptionxii, 351 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Subjects

Contents 1. The origins of the PKK, 1949-1976 -- 2. Abdullah Ocalan, leader, 1975-1980 -- 3. The flight to survive, 1980-1982 -- 4. On the road to war, 1982-1984 -- 5. Loyalty and violence, 1985-1990 -- 6. The struggle to succeed, 1985-1990 -- 7. The deluge, 1988-1991 -- 8. War in the streets, 1991-1992 -- 9. Fueling the war, 1992-1993 -- 10. Mixing war and politics, 1991-1993 -- 11. Change in fortunes, 1993-1997 -- 12. The decline, 1995-1998 -- 13. Searching for a new way, 1995-1998 -- 14. Ocalan, caught by surprise, 1998-1999 -- 15. The PKK saves itself, 1999-2007 -- Conclusion.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 335-342) and index.
LCCN 2007007891
ISBN0814757111 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780814757116 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks DR435.K87 M37 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold