Orientalism

Orientalism

by Said, Edward W.

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More than three decades after its first publication, the author's 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, the author 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 wes…

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  • Full title :Orientalism / Edward W. Said.

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More than three decades after its first publication, the author's 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, the author 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, has prevented true understanding. -- Publisher's description.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©1994
  • Edition:25th Anniversary edition

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Notes

"Preface to the 25th anniversary edition" dated: May 2003.

"Vintage Books edition 1979 ... afterword copyright ©1994"--Title page verso.

The Physical Object

  • Description:xxx, 394 pages ; : 21 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:039474067X, 9780394740676
  • oclc:ocm53317978
  • LC Classification:DS12
  • Dewey Decimal:950.072

Subjects

Asia Asia -- Foreign public opinion, Western Asia -- Study and teaching Asie -- Étude et enseignement Asie -- Opinion publique occidentale East and West Education History Imperialism Impérialisme Middle East Middle East -- Foreign public opinion, … Middle East -- Study and teaching Moyen-Orient -- Étude et enseignement Moyen-Orient -- Opinion publique occide… Orientalism Orientalisme Public opinion, Western

Writers

Said, Edward W.

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