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Orientalism, the theory and practice of representing "the Orient", 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 appropriate historical context, examines the work of his critics, and explores the postmortem future of orientalism. Ziauddin Sardar provides a highly original historical perspective and shows how orientalism was reworked and reinvested during the middle ages, the Enlightenment, colonialism and under the impact of modernity. Through the examination of a wide range of cultural products - films, television, fiction, CD-roms - this overview suggests that, as a practice of representing the"other" orientalism has been substantially transformed: it has reformulated itself as a far more diverse as well as a more sophisticated tool of representation.
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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 and the Other (Pluto, 1998). He is also Visiting Professor of Postcolonial Studies, Department of Art Policy and Management, City University. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Orientalism, the theory and practice of representing "the Orient", 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 appropriate historical context, examines the work of his critics, and explores the postmortem future of orientalism. Ziauddin Sardar provides a highly original historical perspective and shows how orientalism was reworked and reinvested during the middle ages, the Enlightenment, colonialism and under the impact of modernity. Through the examination of a wide range of cultural products - films, television, fiction, CD-roms - this overview suggests that, as a practice of representing the"other" orientalism has been substantially transformed: it has reformulated itself as a far more diverse as well as a more sophisticated tool of representation.
About the Author
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 and the Other (Pluto, 1998). He is also Visiting Professor of Postcolonial Studies, Department of Art Policy and Management, City University. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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The Orient, the land to the east of the West, is a realm of stories. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Middle East, Song Liling, Sir John, Arabian Nights, Madame Butterfly, United States, Marco Polo, Prophet Muhammad, Orient of Islam, Don Juan, The Satanic Verses, Crimson Jihad, Holy Land, John of Damascus, The Travels, Beijing Opera, Delta Force, Executive Decision, Midnight Express, Second World War, Southeast Asia, Abu Jafa, Cheng Huan, Garden of Eden, Hop Sing New!
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The Orient, the land to the east of the West, is a realm of stories. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
constructed ignorance, monstrous races, colonial capitalism Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Middle East, Song Liling, Sir John, Arabian Nights, Madame Butterfly, United States, Marco Polo, Prophet Muhammad, Orient of Islam, Don Juan, The Satanic Verses, Crimson Jihad, Holy Land, John of Damascus, The Travels, Beijing Opera, Delta Force, Executive Decision, Midnight Express, Second World War, Southeast Asia, Abu Jafa, Cheng Huan, Garden of Eden, Hop Sing New!
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