A Said Dictionary

This interpretive dictionary introduces the critical and theoretical world of distinguished literary and cultural critic Edward W. Said through the crucial terms and concepts central to his work.

• Compares and contrasts Said's perspective with other key theorists, such as Derrida, Spivak, Foucault, and Jameson
• Describes the crucial terms and concepts central to Said's work
• Places the development of Said's work within its historical context