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Orientalism
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Orientalism
Surveys the history and nature of Western attitudes towards the East, considering orientalism as a powerful European ideological creation - a way for writers, philosophers and colonial administrators to deal with the 'otherness' of eastern culture, customs and beliefs.
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Orientalism is one of the greatest and most influential books of ideas to be published since the end of the European empires. For generations now, it has defined our understanding of colonialism and empire, and with each passing year, its influence becomes, if anything, even greater.
To mark its 25th anniversary, Orientalism rightfully takes its place as a Penguin Modern Classic.
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Orientalism by Edward W. Said is considered a groundbreaking critique of the Western portrayal of Eastern cultures, examining how these depictions have been shaped by colonial attitudes. Reviewers often praise its in-depth analysis and influential impact on postcolonial studies, although some critics argue that it sometimes generalises Western academia's role in perpetuating stereotypes. Overall, it is highly regarded for challenging established narratives and fostering a deeper understanding of cultural representation.
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ISBN: 9780141187426
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 August 2003
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 315g
Pages: 432
About the Author
EDWARD W. SAID is University Professor at Columbia University. He was born in Jerusalem in 1935 and educated in Egypt and the United States. His other books include THE QUESTION OF PALESTINE, CULTURE AND IMPERIALISM, OUT OF PLACE: A MEMOIR.
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