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Following his profoundly influential study, Orientalism, Edward Said now examines western culture. From Jane Austen to Salman Rushdie, from Yeats to media coverage of the Gulf War, Culture and Imperialism is a broad, fierce and wonderfully readable account of the roots of imperialism in European culture.
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Explores how Western culture shaped imperialist ideas.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in understanding the roots of Western imperialism, this book offers a compelling analysis of how culture has played a crucial role. Said's insights are thought-provoking and beautifully argued, helping you see familiar literature and media in a new light. It’s a fascinating read for anyone curious about the cultural underpinnings of historical and contemporary imperialism.
