Orientalism - Paperback

Name: Orientalism - Paperback
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SKU: 9780394740676
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by Edward W. Said

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Book Overview

A groundbreaking critique of the West's historical, cultural, and political perceptions of the East that is--decades after its first publication--one of the most important books written about our divided world. - With a new foreword by Ussama Makdisi

"Intellectual history on a high order ... and very exciting." --The New York Times

In this wide-ranging, intellectually vigorous study, Said traces the origins of "orientalism" to the centuries-long period during which Europe dominated the Middle and Near East and, from its position of power, defined "the orient" simply as "other than" the occident. This entrenched view continues to dominate western ideas and, because it does not allow the East to represent itself, prevents true understanding.

Front Jacket

The noted critic and a Palestinian now teaching at Columbia University, examines the way in which the West observes the Arabs.

ISBN	9780394740676
Author	Edward W. Said
Publisher	Vintage
Genre	History and Education
Format	Paperback
Published	October 1979
Language	ENG- English
Pages	432
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print

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