Marxism, Orientalism, Cosmopolitanism (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Saqi Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2013
Authors:	Gilbert Achcar
Dimensions:	197 x 128 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-0-86356-793-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > General Promotions
LSN:	0-86356-793-2
Barcode:	9780863567933

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