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Orientalism

By: Edward Said
Narrated by: Peter Ganim
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This landmark book, first published in 1978, remains one of the most influential books in the Social Sciences, particularly Ethnic Studies and Postcolonialism. Said is best known for describing and critiquing "Orientalism", which he perceived as a constellation of false assumptions underlying Western attitudes toward the East. In Orientalism Said claimed a "subtle and persistent Eurocentric prejudice against Arabo-Islamic peoples and their culture." He argued that a long tradition of false and romanticized images of Asia and the Middle East in Western culture had served as an implicit justification for Europe and the US' colonial and imperial ambitions. Just as fiercely, he denounced the practice of Arab elites who internalized the US and British orientalists' ideas of Arabic culture. Peter Ganim's narration gives the work an elegant and knowledgable voice.

©1978 Edward Said (P)2010 Audible, Inc. Asia Colonialism & Post-Colonialism Middle East Politics & Government World Imperialism Ancient History Colonial Period Crusade

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The book is really insightful, but the performance felt a little droning, making it hard to concentrate for log periods of time.

hard for me to finish

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I wonder, for example, about Said’s interpretation of Dante’s representation of Muhammad in the eight circle of Hell. For me this conjures the complexity of textual production. One might go through the whole of the Comedy and make similar complaints about each of the sinners who languish in the hell of Dante’s imagining. Not much of a party trick by the standards of today. I think, in short, that Said’s piece is noteworthy not so much for what it says but for when it said it (rather like Richardson’s novels). It is a foundational text, for sure.

I liked the reader!

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The book is a true classic and its content is unfortunately still valid today. However, I really disliked the quotes in foreign languages like French or German. I purchased a book in English and I want to hear or read all words and sentences in English.

A true classic but

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I am so sorry that I finished this book so quickly....not for the first time.
this is a must read....must read again. and again.

A must read : on Racism in the academic endeavor

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an amazing book. Necessary read for anyone serous about global affairs and their academic study

must read

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It raises important ideas. However, lot of repetition of same ideas. More of an academic review than a book for the generalist.

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I love and can not find any fault with the issues raised by the author. it is very important to note the applicability of what is in the book to today's globalised world. I was hoping to hear a little more of Said's voice in a more confrontational and direct way.
it is not the easiest book to listen to, especially for someone with little background in literary theory and middle Eastern studies. I tuned out a lot; so, I'll have to listen again (and again if need be) to properly understand what the book entails.

Don't Generalise

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This amazing book covers so much about how the west has affected and used the east. And why westerners view people from the middle east as another species.. and while using their technologies, histories, and culture to build their own, they still view them as less than.

Everyone needs to understand Orientalism

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This is an important work on orientalism and colonialism by Edward Said.It certainly made me re-look at and re-assess my own ideas about the East ( in particular the Middle East ).You'll either love it,hate it or like me agree and disagree with different parts of the book.Whatever,you will certainly have an opinion about it.Its not an easy book to follow,due to its complicated subject matter and the annoyance of some French quotations not being translated into English.However,the struggle is worth it and is helped by a clear and well delivered reading by Peter Ganim.

One Of The Canons Of Cultural Studies

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Brilliant, an amazing read. From start to finish, a real classic, you have to read this book.

Brilliant, an amazing read.

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