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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 17,174 | $1,700,000 | 768$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,957 | $2,700,000 | 754$ |
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 19,862 | $1,400,000 | 595$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 38,137 | 19 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Tunisia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 11,818,619 | 9,387 | $45,000 | 36$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 8.00 | 0.35% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 205,933 | $350,000 | 1,215$ |
| Totals | 6 | 223,811,473 | 271,332 | $6,201,900 | 3,371$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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South Africa:
Edward Said framed the Palestinian struggle in moral and human terms in The Question of Palestine.
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Liechtenstein:
Edward Said is recognized as a founder of post-colonial studies and is mentioned in the context of academic freedom.
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Canada:
The cultural critic Edward Said explained that this takes hold because individuals are attracted to the moral clarity of binary oppositions like 'us' versus 'them.'
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United Kingdom:
Edward Said was a leading Palestinian intellectual whose scholarship on Palestine made him an icon for Palestinian scholarship.
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Spain:
Edward Said was a prominent intellectual and author known for his work on culture and imperialism, and was associated with the Palestinian Studies Center.
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Tunisia:
Edward Said's meditation on exile and memory is referenced in the context of Anouar Brahem's album.
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India:
Edward Said was a distinguished literary scholar and Palestinian advocate known for his work 'Orientalism'.
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Spain:
Edward Said is referenced as an influential intellectual in discussions about Western perspectives.
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Israel:
Edward Said is recognized for his critical views on Israel.
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Ireland:
Edward Said is a late Palestinian-American academic whose quote opens the film To a Land Unknown.
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