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OverviewIn 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gilbert AchcarPublisher: Saqi Books Imprint: Saqi Books Dimensions: Width: 12.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 19.70cm Weight: 0.173kg ISBN: 9780863567933ISBN 10: 0863567932 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 08 August 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'One of the best analysts of the contemporary Arab world' Le Monde Author InformationGilbert 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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