Edward Said - On Orientalism

On Orientalism-Edward Said:

"Edward Said discusses the themes of his classic work 'orientalism', its implications and its place in the modern world."

Edward Said's book Orientalism has been profoundly influential in a diverse range of disciplines since its publication in 1978. In this engaging and lavishly illustrated interview he talks about the context within which the book was conceived, its main themes, and how its original thesis relates to the contemporary understanding of "the Orient" as represented in the mass media.

"That's the power of the discourse of Orientalism. If you're thinking about people and Islam, and about that part of the wold, those are the words you constantly have to use. To think past it, to go beyond it, not to use it, is virtually impossible, because there is no knowledge that isn't codified in this way about that part of the world." -Edward Said

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Edward Said Lecture: Imperial Continuity - Palestine, Iraq, and U.S. Policy

Edward Said, acclaimed for his literary and cultural criticism, is a sought-after commentator on Middle Eastern politics and America's foremost spokesman for the Palestinian cause. His influential book, "Orientalism," (1978), is an examination of Western perceptions of the Islamic world. His criticism extends to the United States, which he calls a dishonest broker in the peace process due to its long-standing support for Israel. - ResearchChannel is a nonprofit media and technology organization that connects a global audience with the research and academic institutions whose developments, insights and discoveries affect our lives and futures.
The lecture is entitled Imperial Continuity 99 min - Jun 20, 2003


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Edward Said Lecture: The Myth of 'The Clash of Civilzations'

In 1993 Harvard Professor Samuel P. Huntington wrote an essay titled "The Clash of Civilizations?" and later he expanded into a book with the same title, but without the question mark. Edward Said, late Columbia professor rips Huntington's thesis to shreds.
52 min - Dec 21, 2006

Edward Said Lecture: Memory, Inequality and Power: Palestine and the Universality of Human Rights

Edward Said, author of the groundbreaking work "Orientalism" and a professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University, was one of the most prominent literary and cultural critics in the United States. His writings about the Middle East and its relationship to the West have had a major influence on both scholarship and public opinion.

Edward said on Culture and imperialism

Edward said on Culture and imperialism:

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Edward Said - Strategies of Hope

Edward Said:

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Edward Said - Strategies of Hope



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Palestine, Israel and Self-Edward Said Life and Philosophy

Palestine, Israel and Self-Edward Said Life and Philosophy:

"Edward Said gives a biography of his life and work."

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