Ian Buruma

Occidentalism A Short History of Anti-Westernism - London Atlantic 2005 - 165 p. ; 20 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Occidentalism' is an investigation into the hostile stereotypes of the Western world that fuels the hatred at the heart of movements such as Al Qaeda. A work of extraordinary range and erudition, it enlarges significantly our understanding of the world in which we live.

9781843542889


East and West -- History; International relations; Western countries -- Foreign public opinion

303.482 BUR