Marxism, Orientalism, Cosmopolitanism

by Gilbert Achcar

"One of the best analysts of the contemporary Arab world."--Le Monde

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1608463648
• ISBN13: 9781608463640
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Haymarket Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.8"