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Orientalism

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Orientalism
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Edward W. Said
SeriesPenguin Modern Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:432
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreColonialism and imperialism
National liberation, independence and post-colonialism
ISBN/Barcode 9780141187426
ClassificationsDewey:950
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Penguin Classics
Publication Date 28 August 2003
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

ORIENTALISM is one of the greatest and most influential of books of ideas to be published since the end of the European empires. For generations now it has defined our understanding of colonialism and empire and with each passing year its influence becomes if anything even greater. To mark its 25th anniversary, ORIENTALISM rightfully takes its place as a Pengun Modern Classic.

Author Biography

EDWARD W. SAID is University Professor at Columbia University. He was born in Jerusalem in 1935 and educated in Egypt and the United States. His other books include THE QUESTION OF PALESTINE, CULTURE AND IMPERIALISM, OUT OF PLACE: A MEMOIR.