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Orientalism

Edward W. Said (Author)
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
Print Book, English, 2003
25th Anniversary edition View all formats and editions
Vintage Books : A division of Random House, New York, 2003
xxx, 394 pages ; 21 cm
9780394740676, 039474067X
53317978
"Preface to the 25th anniversary edition" dated: May 2003
"Vintage Books edition 1979 ... afterword copyright ©1994"--Title page verso