Edward Platt
Articles by Edward Platt
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Middle East
Beyond a two-state solution
- 16 April 2009
- 2 comments
For 40 years Israel has been paralysed by a settler movement that regards its activities as a legitimate extension of the Zionist project. But the settlers’ interests run counter to those of most Israelis and may end up destroying the country
Middle East
The conflict within Hamas
- 15 January 2009
- 61 comments
The territory's ruling party is by no means united. Until its factions can resolve their differences, peace with Israel is a distant prospect
Middle East
Israel v Hamas
- 30 October 2008
- 19 comments
Schools in Hebron are being closed and other charitable organisations put under pressure by an Israeli state convinced they are the conduits for Hamas funding and propaganda. But the result is more fear and hatred
Books
Consuming passions
- 22 April 2002
Auto Mobile: How the Car Changed Life Ruth Brandon Macmillan, 468pp, £20 ISBN 0333766660
Books
The mind of a toy
- 04 March 2002
Living Dolls: a magical history of the quest for mechanical life Gaby Wood Faber and Faber, 278pp, £12.99 ISBN 0571178790
Books
Going underground
- 23 April 2001
Tunnel Visions: journeys of an underground philosopher Christopher Ross Fourth Estate, 178pp, £12 ISBN 1841155667
Books
Freewheeling
- 18 September 2000
Roads: a millennial journey along America's greatest interstate highways Larry McMurtry Orion, 206pp, £16.99 ISBN 0752838105
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City slickers
- 21 February 2000
The Ingerland Factor: home truths from football Mark Perryman (editor) Mainstream, 222pp, £9.99 ISBN 1840182113 Great Balls of Fire: how big money is hijacking world football John Sugden and Alan Tomlinson Mainstream, 192pp, £15.99
Books
Back in print
- 24 January 2000
The Conformist Alberto Moravia Prion Books, 384pp, £6.99 ISBN 1853753130
Books
Back in print - A new, occasional column reassessing neglected classics
- 05 July 1999
A Fan's Notes Frederick Exley Yellow Jersey Press, 385 pp, £8
