1st Edition

An Analysis of Edward Said's Orientalism

By Riley Quinn Copyright 2017
112 Pages
by Macat Library

112 Pages
by Macat Library

108 Pages
by Macat Library

Edward Said’s Orientalism 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... Read more

Ways in to the Text 

Who was Edward Said? 

What does Orientalism Say? 

Why does Orientalism Matter?

Section 1: Influences 

Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context 

Module 2: Academic Context 

Module 3: The Problem 

Module 4: The Author's Contribution 

Section 2: Ideas 

Module 5: Main Ideas 

Module 6: Secondary Ideas 

Module 7: Achievement 

Module 8: Place in the Author's Work 

Section 3: Impact 

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

Biography

Riley Quinn holds master’s degrees in Politics and International Relations from both LSE and the University of Oxford.