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 (90 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 8,014 | $700,000 | 648$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 6.00 | 0.58% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 342,825 | $350,000 | 2,023$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 8.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 69,710 | $170,000 | 295$ |
| Totals | 3 | 108,185,805 | 420,549 | $1,220,000 | 2,966$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Iraq:
Edward Said notes that Naguib Mahfouz's works are renowned not only for their longevity but also for their unique perspective on Middle Eastern society.
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Switzerland:
Edward Said is mentioned as a prominent intellectual who criticized observers of the Iranian regime.
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South Africa:
Edward Said famously referred to this dynamic in his work Orientalism.
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Bangladesh:
Edward Said's work on Orientalism is referenced as a critique of Tom Barrack's views.
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Ireland:
Said’s massively influential examination of how the West repeatedly justifies brutalising people of the East is arguably more relevant now than ever.
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Canada:
Edward Said examined the concept of Orientalism and its implications on cultural perceptions.
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Spain:
Edward Said is mentioned as a significant intellectual presence in the Mamdani household.
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Turkey:
Edward Said is referenced in relation to the political landscape of New York.
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Indonesia:
Edward Said emphasized that culture should be worldly and connected to the world.
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South Africa:
Edward Said observed that Zionism, like all colonial projects, depends on the native’s erasure to sustain the settler’s self-image.
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