Author:Edward W Said
From the Iranian hostage crisis through the Gulf War and the World Trade Centre bombing, the West has been haunted by a spectre called 'Islam'. As portrayed by the news media - and by a chorus of government, academic and corporate experts - 'Islam' is synonymous with terrorism and religious hysteria. At the same time, Islamic countries use Islam to justify unrepresentative and often oppressive regimes.
In this landmark work, for which he has written a new introduction, one of our foremost public thinkers examines the origins and repercussions of the media's monolithic images of Islam. Combining political commentary with literary criticism, Edward Said reveals the hidden assumptions and distortions of fact that underlie even the most 'objective' coverage of the Islamic world.
No-one studying the relations between the West and the decolonizing world can ignore Mr. Said's work
—— New York Times Book ReviewEdward Said belongs to that small band of American intellectuals who talk sense (and write beautifully) about the outside world
—— GuardianEdward Said is a brilliant and unique amalgam of scholar, aesthete and political activist... He challenges and stimulates our thinking in every area
—— Washington Post Book WorldByron Katie’s Work . . . acts like a razor-sharp sword that cuts through illusion and enables you to know for yourself the timeless essence of your being.
—— Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of NowNo less than a revolutionary way to live your life. The question is: are we brave enough to accept it?
—— Erica Jong, author of Fear of FlyingI love Katie and her Work...both love and wisdom are there.
—— Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha WithinGet real, beat the blues. Lasting happiness is just four simple questions away.
—— The Timeswritten with intelligence and an impressive lightness of touch
—— StandpointJulian Barnes takes on the ambitious subject of death - and succeeds brilliantly
—— William Leith , ScotsmanIt is a sincere, humble work, punctuated by moments of poignancy
—— Colm Farren , The Irish TimesThis year, its moving, sly, terrified grappling with the approach of extinction overwhelmed me
—— Andro Linklater , Spectator, Books of the YearA rather beautiful account of the birth and evolution of Islam ... Lucid and illuminating ... Fascinating
—— MetroAslan is an engaging writer, his strength lies ... as an observer of contemporary challenges facing Islam ... Sensitive and generous
—— FT MagazineEnthralling. A book of tremendous clarity and generosity of spirit
—— Jim Crace
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