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Orientalism

Paperback • 2020 • English • 1. edition

Orientalism

By Edward W. Said

Part of the series Penguin modern classics

12 Ratings • 4.6 of 5

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About the book

The seminal work that has redefined our understanding of colonialism and empire, with a preface by the author'Stimulating, elegant and pugnacious' Observer'Magisterial' Terry EagletonIn this highly-acclaimed work, Edward Said 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. He t...Show more

Asian history
Social and cultural history

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ISBN

9780141187426

Publisher

Penguin

Published year

2020

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

Orientalism

Format

Paperback

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Orientalismen

Orientalismen

Hardcover · 2001

Orientalisme

Orientalisme

Hardcover · 1994

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