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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 34,394 | $1,700,000 | 1,538$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,653 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 2 | 43,035,238 | 39,047 | $1,705,100 | 1,543$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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India:
The study found that works such as Edward Said’s Orientalism, critical of Israel, are widely assigned.
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United Kingdom:
Edward Said is referenced by Mahmoud Khalil as an influential Palestinian academic whose autobiography he read during detention.
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Tunisia:
Edward Said's ideas on identity without fixed belonging are referenced in the context of the performance.
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Pakistan:
Edward Said criticized the two-state solution and advocated for a secular, democratic state.
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