Edward Said
Edward Said was a prominent Palestinian-American scholar, literary critic, and activist, best known for his book 'Orientalism,' which critiqued Western perceptions of the East. His work has had a profound impact on postcolonial studies and discussions surrounding identity, representation, and the Palestinian experience.
Born on Sep 01, 1935 (89 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 1 | 8.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 55,403 | $170,000 | 234$ |
| Totals | 1 | 40,222,493 | 55,403 | $170,000 | 234$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Iraq:
Edward Said touched on the impact of popular art in shaping or reinforcing public consciousness in his famous article 'The Age of Fairuz'.
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Tunisia:
Edward Said is associated with the project managing the creation of the first Palestinian symphonic orchestra.
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South Africa:
Literary theorist Edward Said showed clearly that the Orient was never just misunderstood.
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South Africa:
Pillay draws on Edward Said's insights in his discussion of decolonisation and justice.
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Sweden:
Edward Said is remembered in Isabella Hammad's lecture that inspired her essay 'Främlingskap och igenkänning'.
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Ghana:
Said critiques how Western representations of the 'Other' shaped global perceptions to justify imperial dominance.
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Ghana:
Said critiques how Western representations of the 'Other' shaped global perceptions to justify imperial dominance.
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Slovenia:
Edward Said is referenced as a Palestinian-American thinker discussing the consequences of former victims causing new suffering.
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Spain:
Said is mentioned for giving voice to the Palestinian cause at Columbia University.
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South Africa:
Edward Said’s Orientalism illuminates how the West constructs the 'Other' as a threat.
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