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Paperback. Orientalism, the theory and practice of representing 'the Orient' in European thought, is a controversial and a problematic concept. This book provides a concise text on the evolution and development of the theory of orientalism, the practice of orientalism in history, and its persistence and reformulation. Series: Concepts in the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 144 pages, bibliography, index,. BIC Classification: ACV; JFC; JHM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 218 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 190.
* Why did orientalism emerge and how has it evolved?
* Has the theory of orientalism developed by Edward Said and others stood the test of time?
* What is the significance of postmodernism for the future of orientalism?
Orientalism, the theory and practice of representing 'the Orient' in European thought, is a controversial and a problematic concept. This book provides a concise text on the evolution and development of the theory of orientalism, the practice of orientalism in history, and its persistence and reformulation in contemporary times. It places Edward Said's contribution in an ... Read more
* Why did orientalism emerge and how has it evolved?
* Has the theory of orientalism developed by Edward Said and others stood the test of time?
* What is the significance of postmodernism for the future of orientalism?
Orientalism, the theory and practice of representing 'the Orient' in European thought, is a controversial and a problematic concept. This book provides a concise text on the evolution and development of the theory of orientalism, the practice of orientalism in history, and its persistence and reformulation in contemporary times. It places Edward Said's contribution in an ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Open University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
Series
Concepts in the Social Sciences
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780335202065
SKU
V9780335202065
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About Ziauddin Sardar
Ziauddin Sardar is a writer, cultural critic and editor of the prestigious journal Futures. He is the author of the classic studies The Future of Muslim Civilisation (Mansell, 1979) and Islamic Futures: The Shape of Ideas to Come (1985). His most recent books include Barbaric Others: A Manifesto on Western Racism (Pluto, 1993), Introducing Cultural Studies (Icon, 1997) and Postmodern ... Read more
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