Orientalism
by Said, Edward W
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- Very Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 039474067X
- ISBN 13
- 9780394740676
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Synopsis
More than three decades after its first publication, Edward Said’s groundbreaking critique of the West’s historical, cultural, and political perceptions of the East has become a modern classic. 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. Essential, and still eye-opening, Orientalism remains one of the most important books written about our divided world.
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- Heisenbooks (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- WI-gs-vg-Orientalism-052
- Title
- Orientalism
- Author
- Said, Edward W
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 039474067X
- ISBN 13
- 9780394740676
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Place of Publication
- Westminster, Maryland, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 1979-10-12
- Size
- 5x0x7
- X weight
- 37 oz
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