Said, Edward W. , 1935-

Orientalism / Edward W. Said - New York : Vintage Books , 1979, c1978. - xxx, 394 p. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

In this wide-ranging, intellectually vigorous study, Said 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 "the other" the occident.

9780394740676

79010497


Orientalism
Imperialism
East and West


Asia----Foreign public opinion, Occidental
Middle East----Foreign public opinion, Occidental

DS12 / .S24 1979

950.072 SAI