Abstract
This Article follows the emergence and development of Palestine Studies. Palestine Studies today is a recognized academic pathway in many universities around the world. This Article argues that Palestine Studies was born from the twin impulses of activism and scholarship which still characterizes the area of study today. Palestine Studies benefitted considerably from the developments in other disciplines over the years that focused on subaltern groups but also contributed significantly to these disciplines. It plays a crucial role in the battle of narratives between Israel and Palestine. This role does not undermine the scholarly level and value of Palestine Studies—on the contrary, it seems to ensure a high-level acumen and professionalism, which will help to build a future intellectual elite for the Palestinian people and their struggle for justice.
