Edward Said on Orientalism [digital video]

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Publication Date:

2014

Publication Information:

[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2014.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file, 40 min.)

Abstract:

Based on Edward Said's influential book, On Orientalism, this engaging and lavishly illustrated video examines the context within which he conceived the book, as well as his cultural analysis of media representations of the Middle East and Islam. In a post-9/11 world, this video provides an indispensable perspective.

Technical Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Subject Term:

Imperialism.

Islam.

Orientalism.

Geographic Term:

Media (Ancient kingdom)

Asia -- Foreign public opinion, Western.

Asia -- Study and teaching.

Middle East -- Foreign public opinion, Western.

Middle East -- Study and teaching.