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Re-Orientalism and South Asian Identity Politics : the Oriental Other Within.

Orientalism refers to the imitation of aspects of Eastern cultures in the West, and was devised in order to have authority over the Orient. The concept of Re-Orientalism maintains the divide between the Orient and the West. However, where Orientalism is based on how the West constructs the East, Re-...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Lau, Lisa
Otros Autores: Mendes, Ana Cristina Cristina
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken : Francis, Taylor & amp ; 2012.
Colección:Routledge contemporary South Asia series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Orientalism refers to the imitation of aspects of Eastern cultures in the West, and was devised in order to have authority over the Orient. The concept of Re-Orientalism maintains the divide between the Orient and the West. However, where Orientalism is based on how the West constructs the East, Re-Orientalism is grounded on how the cultural East comes to terms with an orientalised East. This book explores various new forms, objects and modes of circulation that sustain this renovated form of Orientalism in South Asian culture. The contributors identify and engage with recent debates about post.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (175 pages).
ISBN:9780203814543
0203814541