Orientalism: Western Conceptions of the Orient by Edward W. Said (English) Paper

Description: Orientalism by Edward W. 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The book that redefined our understanding of the legacy of European colonialism and empire, now reissued with a new PMC jacketStimulating, elegant and pugnacious ObserverIn 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 traces this view through the writings of Homer, Nerval, Flaubert, Disraeli and Kipling, whose imaginative depictions have greatly contributed to the Wests romantic and exotic picture of the Orient. Drawing on his own experiences as an Arab Palestinian living in the West, Said examines how these ideas can be a reflection of European imperialism and racism. Notes New to Penguin Modern Classics as a celebration of the 25th anniversary of its first publication. Essential exploration of colonialism and empire. Back Cover In 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 traces this view through the writings of Homer, Nerval and Flaubert, Disraeli and Kipling, whose imaginative depictions have greatly contributed to the Wests romantic and exotic picture of the Orient. Drawing on his own experiences as an Arab Palestinian living in the West, Said examines how these ideas can be a reflection of European imperialism and racism. Author Biography Edward Said was born in Jerusalem in 1935. In 1951 he attended a private preparatory high school in Massachusetts, America and he went on to study at Princeton University for his BA and at Yale for his MA and PhD. He became University Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University. Said was bestowed with numerous honorary doctorates from universities around the world and twice received Columbias Trilling Award and the Wellek Prize of the American Comparative Literature Association. He is best known for describing and critiquing Orientalism and his book on the subject was published in 1978. He died in 2003. Kirkus UK Review Providing an overview of Western attitudes towards the East, this book sets out to challenge established Western views of the Orient and of the Arab and Islamic world. Divided into three parts, it examines the scope of orientalism, orientalist structures and orientalism now. (Kirkus UK) Promotional "Headline" The book that redefined our understanding of the legacy of European colonialism and empire, now reissued with a new PMC jacket Details ISBN0141187425 Author Edward W. Said Pages 432 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2003 ISBN-10 0141187425 ISBN-13 9780141187426 Format Paperback Publication Date 2003-08-28 Subtitle Western Conceptions of the Orient Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 950 Media Book Short Title ORIENTALISM Language English Residence US Birth 1935 Death 2003 Imprint Penguin Classics Edition 25th UK Release Date 2003-08-28 Series Penguin Modern Classics Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-12-04 AU Release Date 2021-12-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1330979;

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