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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. Anthropology Asia Colonialism & Post-Colonialism Middle East Music Politics & Government Psychology Psychology & Mental Health World Middle Ages Iran Africa Capitalism Imperialism Socialism Ancient History Colonial Period Social justice Tradition Crusade
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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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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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The narration is so dull it reminds me of an AI generated audiobooks in SoundCloud. Had to repurchase the printed version just so I can concentrate better.

Poor narration for such an important book

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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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An excellent scholarly survey and thesis on the discipline or Orientalism and its place in global history. Dense at times, but a clear narrative runs throughout, posing an interesting challenge to the way that cultures, peoples and histories are often conceived.

Very insightful

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