Abstract
By the time he died in 2003, Edward Said was one of the most famous scholars and critics of the twentieth century whose work continues to be hugely influential far beyond academia. And yet Said's work has had only a limited impact on the field of political theory, despite the recent 'turn to empire'. This chapter explores the relevance of Said's scholarship for political theory, focusing in particular on his contrapuntal approach to history, culture, and empire. It also explores the relationship Said theorizes between that historical inquiry and contemporary politics.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | After Said |
| Subtitle of host publication | Postcolonial Literary Studies in the Twenty-First Century |
| Place of Publication | Cambridge |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Chapter | 7 |
| Pages | 112-128 |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781108554251 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2018 |
Keywords
- "Edward Said," "political theory," counterpoint, humanism