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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 world, 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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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 40 min |
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Is Edward Said On Orientalism: "The Orient" Represented in Mass Media worth watching? 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
Who directed Edward Said On Orientalism: "The Orient" Represented in Mass Media? Directed by Sut Jhally.
Who is in the cast of Edward Said On Orientalism: "The Orient" Represented in Mass Media? It stars Edward Said.
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When did Edward Said On Orientalism: "The Orient" Represented in Mass Media release? It released in 1998.
