Orientalism
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"Intellectual history on a high order ... and very exciting." —The New York Times
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 "other than" the occident. This entrenched view continues to dominate western ideas and, because it does not allow the East to represent itself, prevents true understanding.
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Dankbar, es gelesen zu haben, auch wenn nicht mit allen Ausführlichen etwas anfangen konnte
Ich habe es lange vor mir hergeschoben, das Buch zu lesen, bin aber umso dankbarer, es endlich gemacht zu haben. Er Autor zeigt anhand zahlreicher Beispieler die Entwicklung der Orientalistik und des Orientalismus auf. Dadurch war gut verständlich, was genau er mit "Orientalismus" meint. Jedoch konnte ich nicht mit allen Beispielen was anfangen und habe sie teilweise nur überflogen, da mir häufig das Hintergrundwissen zu den Personen und ihrer Bedeutung gefehlt hat. Dennoch ein interessantes und wichtiges Buch, das den eurozentrischen Blick auf den Nahen Osten seziert und bis heute eine Grundlage postkolonialer Diskurse darstellt.
Hm. I guess my rating is not really the book's fault at all - I just don't care for this kind of book and wouldn't have bothered reading it if I didn't write a termpaper on othering during 21st century literature right now... I am really interested in linguistics - but this book is too much history for my taste.
This is a book I wish I had read much earlier in my life. Edward Said's Orientalism is an influential work of cultural criticism. It explores how the West perceives and represents the East, particularly in academic, literary, and cultural contexts. This analysis gives rise to the concept of "Orientalism" as a means by which the West "otherizes" and subjugates Eastern societies and cultures. This is a profound book that dismantles common stereotypes, interrogates prevailing viewpoints, and inspires readers to perceive the world from diverse perspectives. It's not just a book that gives you more knowledge; it changes the way you think, making it a truly exceptional read.
Description
"Intellectual history on a high order ... and very exciting." —The New York Times
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 "other than" the occident. This entrenched view continues to dominate western ideas and, because it does not allow the East to represent itself, prevents true understanding.
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Dankbar, es gelesen zu haben, auch wenn nicht mit allen Ausführlichen etwas anfangen konnte
Ich habe es lange vor mir hergeschoben, das Buch zu lesen, bin aber umso dankbarer, es endlich gemacht zu haben. Er Autor zeigt anhand zahlreicher Beispieler die Entwicklung der Orientalistik und des Orientalismus auf. Dadurch war gut verständlich, was genau er mit "Orientalismus" meint. Jedoch konnte ich nicht mit allen Beispielen was anfangen und habe sie teilweise nur überflogen, da mir häufig das Hintergrundwissen zu den Personen und ihrer Bedeutung gefehlt hat. Dennoch ein interessantes und wichtiges Buch, das den eurozentrischen Blick auf den Nahen Osten seziert und bis heute eine Grundlage postkolonialer Diskurse darstellt.
Hm. I guess my rating is not really the book's fault at all - I just don't care for this kind of book and wouldn't have bothered reading it if I didn't write a termpaper on othering during 21st century literature right now... I am really interested in linguistics - but this book is too much history for my taste.
This is a book I wish I had read much earlier in my life. Edward Said's Orientalism is an influential work of cultural criticism. It explores how the West perceives and represents the East, particularly in academic, literary, and cultural contexts. This analysis gives rise to the concept of "Orientalism" as a means by which the West "otherizes" and subjugates Eastern societies and cultures. This is a profound book that dismantles common stereotypes, interrogates prevailing viewpoints, and inspires readers to perceive the world from diverse perspectives. It's not just a book that gives you more knowledge; it changes the way you think, making it a truly exceptional read.