Deliberate Deceptions: Facing the Facts About the U.S.-Israeli Relationship Findley, Paul

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Shows signs of wear. Jacket may be torn, cover may have creases, pages have some writing and highlighting. May have some water damage. May be a former library book. If you are buying a box set item, the box may not be included.

This well-worn copy of “Deliberate Deceptions” by Paul Findley offers a controversial examination of the U.S.-Israeli relationship. Published in 1998, it sparked heated debates with its critical stance on pro-Israeli lobbying’s influence on American foreign policy. Findley, a former Congressman, drew from his Washington experience to shed light on what he saw as an imbalance in U.S. support for Israel. While praised by some for broaching this sensitive topic, others accused him of harboring anti-Israeli bias. Regardless, this book remains a significant work in the discourse on U.S.-Israeli relations, challenging the status quo.

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Shows signs of wear. Jacket may be torn, cover may have creases, pages have some writing and highlighting. May have some water damage. May be a former library book. If you are buying a box set item, the box may not be included.

This well-worn copy of “Deliberate Deceptions: Facing the Facts About the U.S.-Israeli Relationship” by Paul Findley offers a unique glimpse into a controversial perspective on the complex and often contentious relationship between the United States and Israel. Published in 1998, this book caused a stir with its critical examination of the influence of pro-Israeli lobbying groups on American foreign policy.

Findley, a former Republican Congressman from Illinois, drew upon his decades of experience in Washington to shed light on what he perceived as the imbalance in U.S. support for Israel, often at the expense of American interests and principles. His arguments challenged the conventional wisdom of the time and sparked heated debates within political and academic circles.

While some praised Findley’s courage in broaching this sensitive topic, others accused him of perpetuating anti-Semitic tropes and harboring an anti-Israeli bias. Regardless of one’s stance, this book remains a significant work in the discourse surrounding U.S.-Israeli relations, offering a perspective that was often marginalized in mainstream discussions.

This particular copy, with its well-worn condition and potential markings from previous readers, serves as a testament to the enduring interest and passionate debates surrounding this complex issue. For collectors and readers alike, it represents an opportunity to engage with a controversial yet thought-provoking work that challenged the status quo and sparked important conversations about the role of lobbying, foreign policy, and the delicate balance of power in international relations.

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Weight 24 lbs
Dimensions 23.11 × 15.75 × 3.05 in
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