Edward W. Said

This volume suggests that the contemporary period in humanistic studies could be known as the age of Edward Said . The text explores a variety of fields such as literary criticism, postcolonial studies, musicology, Middle Eastern studies, anthropology and journalism, on which Said has made a significant impact. Contributors discuss the importance of the visual in Said’s thinking, the ways Said has shaped understanding of photography, his influence on the American public sphere and his work regarding race before racism .