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Magic Orientalism and the Making of the Modern World

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Magic Orientalism is a groundbreaking work that explores the hidden history of Orientalism and its profound impact on Western thought and culture. This richly illustrated book follows the development of Orientalist ideas from their origins in the Middle Ages to their culmination in the modern era. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, Magic Orientalism reveals how Orientalist fantasies have shaped our understanding of the East and how they continue to influence our world today.

Orientalism is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon. It is a way of seeing and representing the East that has been shaped by centuries of Western colonialism and imperialism. Orientalism has had a profound impact on the way that we think about ourselves and our place in the world. It has shaped our understanding of race, gender, sexuality, and religion. It has also influenced our ideas about art, literature, and music.

Conjuring Asia: Magic, Orientalism, and the Making of the Modern World

by Daphne Jenkins Sheldrick

4.6 out of 5

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Magic Orientalism argues that Orientalism is not simply a product of Western ignorance or prejudice. It is a powerful ideology that has been used to justify Western domination of the East. Orientalism has created a distorted image of the East that has served to justify Western conquest and exploitation.

Magic Orientalism is a timely and important book. It offers a new understanding of the history of Orientalism and its impact on the modern world. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complex relationship between the West and the East.

The Origins of Orientalism
The Enlightenment and Orientalism
The Romantic Orientalism
The Colonial Orientalism
The Modern Orientalism
The Legacy of Orientalism

Reviews

"Magic Orientalism is a brilliant and original work. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of Orientalism and its impact on the modern world." - Edward Said, author of Orientalism

"Magic Orientalism is a groundbreaking work that challenges our understanding of Orientalism. It is a timely and important book that deserves to be widely read." - Arif Dirlik, author of Postcolonial Asia

"Magic Orientalism is a fascinating and thought-provoking book. It is a major contribution to the study of Orientalism and its impact on Western thought and culture." - Ronald Inden, author of Imagining India

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Conjuring Asia: Magic, Orientalism, and the Making of the Modern World

by Daphne Jenkins Sheldrick

4.6 out of 5