{"product_id":"an-analysis-of-edward-saids-orientalism-9781912127948","title":"An Analysis of Edward Said's Orientalism","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdward Said’s \u003cem\u003eOrientalism\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterclass in the art of interpretation wedded to close analysis. Interpretation is characterized by close attention to the meanings of terms, by clarifying, questioning definitions, and positing clear definitions. Combined with one of the main sub-skills of analysis, drawing inferences and finding implicit reasons and assumptions in arguments, interpretation becomes a powerful tool for critical thought. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eOrientalism\u003c\/em\u003e, the theorist, critic and cultural historian Edward Said uses interpretation and analysis to closely examine Western representations of the “Orient” and ask what they are really doing, and why. One of his central arguments is that Western representations of the East and Middle East persistently define it as “other”, setting it up in opposition to the West. Through careful analysis of a range of texts and other materials, Said shows that implicit assumptions about the “Orient’s” otherness underlie much Western thought and writing about it. Clarifying consistently the differences between the real-world East and the constructed ideas of the “Orient”, Said’s interpretative skills power his analysis, and provide the basis for an argument that has proven hugely influential in literary criticism, philosophy, and even politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWays in to the Text Who was Edward Said? What does \u003ci\u003eOrientalism\u003c\/i\u003e Say? Why does \u003cem\u003eOrientalism\u003c\/em\u003e Matter?\u003cstrong\u003e Section 1: Influences\u003c\/strong\u003e Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution \u003cb\u003eSection 2: Ideas\u003c\/b\u003e Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work \u003cb\u003eSection 3: Impact\u003c\/b\u003e Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macat International Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51020802195799,"sku":"9781912127948","price":8.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781912127948.jpg?v=1750784427","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/an-analysis-of-edward-saids-orientalism-9781912127948","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}