Marxism, Orientalism, Cosmopolitanism
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Marxism, Orientalism, Cosmopolitanism by Gilbert Achcar
In this collection of essays, Gilbert Achcar examines the controversial relationship of Marxism to religion, to Orientalism and its critique by Edward Said, and to the concept of cosmopolitanism. A compelling range of issues is discussed within these pages, including a comparative assessment of Christian liberation theology and Islamic fundamentalism; "Orientalism in reverse", which can take the form of an apology for Islamic fundamentalism; the evolution of Marx's appraisal of non-Western societies; and the vagaries of "cosmopolitanism" up to our present era of globalisation. Erudite and incisive, these essays provide a major contribution to the critical discussion of Marxism, Orientalism and cosmopolitanism, and illuminate the relationships between all three.
'One of the best analysts of the contemporary Arab world' Le Monde
Gilbert Achcar is Professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. His other works include Perilous Power: The Middle East and US Foreign Policy, with Noam Chomsky.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780863567933 |
| ISBN 10 | 0863567932 |
| Title | Marxism, Orientalism, Cosmopolitanism |
| Author | Gilbert Achcar |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Saqi Books |
| Year published | 2013-08-08 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
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