After Said
Postcolonial Literary Studies in the Twenty-First Century
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:13th Dec '18
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This insightful exploration of Edward Said's work examines his lasting influence on postcolonial studies and the complexities of his ideas, as highlighted in After Said.
The book After Said delves into the profound intellectual and political contributions of Edward Said, highlighting his extensive influence on both academia and the broader cultural landscape. It aims to reorient the field of imperial studies by focusing on the intersections of capital, class, and politics, making it an essential resource for students, graduates, and instructors engaged in postcolonial literary theory. By examining the complexities of Said's work, the text provides insights into the myriad ways his ideas have shaped contemporary thought.
Through a critical lens, After Said explores the legacy of Edward Said, who emerged as one of the most significant literary critics of the twentieth century before his passing in 2003. His advocacy for the Palestinian cause and his role as a cultural critic have redefined the concept of the public intellectual. This volume not only acknowledges Said's impactful contributions but also scrutinizes the challenges and limitations inherent in his theories, including humanism, Orientalism, and the political economy of empire.
The text tackles various themes, such as exile, realism, and the dynamics of world literature, while also addressing pressing issues like Islamophobia and capitalism. By engaging with these topics, After Said offers a materialist critique of postcolonial studies, encouraging readers to reflect on the ongoing relevance of Said's work in understanding the complexities of culture and power in a globalized world.
'Edward Said (1953–2003) was one of the most powerful and influential thinkers of his era as well as a leading advocate of the Palestinian cause.' Times Higher Education
'The ideas within this book will find traction with students, graduates, and senior researchers in postcolonial studies, Victorian and modernist studies, cosmopolitan and refugee studies, as well as with political theorists. This absorbing collection of essays engages with Said's core concepts and outlines his achievements. … The admirable strides in After Said to aright or modify some of Said's claims, to my mind, empower future scholars of empire to take Marxism more seriously.' Rena Jackson, Jacobin
'After Said opens innumerate directions for future research and development. As such, it succeeds in its goal of showing, in astounding detail, nuance and scope, the many possible directions of postcolonial studies after Said.' Jonathan Lench, Journal of English Studies
'This volume, then, extends beyond the specific legacy of Said and addresses postcolonial theory more generally. Provocations feature across the series, which is intended to appeal to the non-specialist but also frequently contains interpretations and applications of interest to the practising cultural critic. The standard is high and the topics are diverse.' Robin Sims, The Year's Work in Critical and Cultural Theory
'Each chapter is distinctive either for being informative on some of the elements of Said's life, research and political career, or for trying to push forward the debate on some of the problems Said emphasized, or missed, to develop in a more balanced theoretical advance towards new directions.' Sanja Petkovska, Marx and Philosophy Review of Books
'… After Said is an important and timely intervention into postcolonial studies and academic convention. As such, it is well worth reading.' Omar Zahzah, Journal of Palestine Studies
'… an important, meticulously researched model for postcolonial and comparative cultural/literary studies.' Bryant Scott, Houston Review Of Books
ISBN: 9781108429177
Dimensions: 235mm x 156mm x 17mm
Weight: 460g
232 pages