Contending Visions Of The Middle East: The History And Politics Of Orientalism

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pp. xxi 308.Paperback edition.”Zachary Lockman’s book offers a broad survey of the development of Western knowledge about Islam and the Middle East. Beginning with ancient Greek and Roman conceptions of the world, Lockman goes on to discuss European ideas about Islam from its emergence in the seventh century, with particular attention to the age of European imperialism, the era of deepening American involvement in this region, and the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Along the way, he explores how scholars and others in the West have studied and depicted Islam and the Middle East, focusing on the politics and controversies that have shaped Middle East studies in the United States over the past half century, including the debates over Said’s influential critique, Orientalism. His book relates many of today’s critical issues, including Muslim extremism, terrorism and United States policy in the Middle East, to their broader historical and political contexts. “

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ISBN 0521629373
ISBN13 9780521629379
Number of pages 308
Original Title Contending Visions Of The Middle East: The History And Politics Of Orientalism
Published Date 2004
Book Condition Very good
Jacket Condition No Dustjacket
Binding Paperback
Size 8vo
Place of Publication Cambridge
Edition First edition
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pp. xxi 308.Paperback edition.”Zachary Lockman’s book offers a broad survey of the development of Western knowledge about Islam and the Middle East. Beginning with ancient Greek and Roman conceptions of the world, Lockman goes on to discuss European ideas about Islam from its emergence in the seventh century, with particular attention to the age of European imperialism, the era of deepening American involvement in this region, and the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Along the way, he explores how scholars and others in the West have studied and depicted Islam and the Middle East, focusing on the politics and controversies that have shaped Middle East studies in the United States over the past half century, including the debates over Said’s influential critique, Orientalism. His book relates many of today’s critical issues, including Muslim extremism, terrorism and United States policy in the Middle East, to their broader historical and political contexts. “

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Weight 1 kg