Name: Struggle and Survival in Palestine
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Author: Mark Levine
ISBN: 9780520262539

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Type

Physical Book

Author

Mark Levine

Publisher

Univ Of California Pr

Year

2012

Language

English

Pages

472

Format

Paperback

ISBN

0520262530

ISBN13

9780520262539

Edition No.

Synopsis "Struggle and Survival in Palestine "

Too often, the study of Israel/Palestine has focused on elite actors and major events. "Struggle and Survival in Palestine/Israel" takes advantage of new sources about everyday life and the texture of changes on the ground to put more than two dozen human faces on the past and present of the region. With contributions from a leading cast of scholars across disciplines, the stories here are drawn from a variety of sources, from stories passed down through generations to family archives, interviews, and published memoirs. As these personal narratives are transformed into social biographies, they explore how the protagonists were embedded in but also empowered by their social and historical contexts. This wide-ranging and accessible volume brings a human dimension to a conflict-ridden history, emphasizing human agency, introducing marginal voices alongside more well-known ones, defying "typical" definitions of Israelis and Palestinians, and, ultimately, redefining how we understand both "struggle" and "survival" in a troubled region.

Mark Levine

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Pianist, trombonist, composer, and American educator specialized in jazz. Born in Concord, New Hampshire, he developed a distinguished career as a performer and teacher. He played with jazz greats like Mongo Santamaría, Cal Tjader, Woody Shaw, and Joe Henderson, blending traditional jazz with elements of Latin music.

Levine is widely known for his educational books, especially The Jazz Piano Book and The Jazz Theory Book, considered fundamental texts in the training of jazz musicians worldwide. These works deeply address topics such as modern harmony, improvisation, modes, reharmonization, and advanced chord structures, and are valued for their clarity, rigor, and practical approach.

In addition to his career as an author, Levine was a professor at institutions like the Jazzschool (California Jazz Conservatory) and San Francisco State University, where he helped shape several generations of musicians. His style combined solid technique with great melodic expressiveness. Mark Levine left a lasting legacy in jazz education, being remembered for both his music and his dedication to teaching the fundamentals of the genre.

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