Salim Tamari gives a fresh perspective on the pre-mandate and mandate periods in Palestine. Reading about his analysis of various ethnographic and literary studies paints a picture of what the transition was like from late ottoman life to occupation under the mandate. What went through the minds of these people, how they coped with a constantly changing demographic and confused identities, and the increasingly communal manifestations of nationalist, historical claims to land are all conveyed through the writings of Tamari. I am excited to hear what he has to say. I have known about the Center for Palestine Studies for a little while and I am honored that someone from it will speak to us. I have read some articles from the center's journal and appreciate their contributions to the subject.
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