A review by xvicesx
Culture and Imperialism by Edward W. Said

4.0

Gods, did I struggle with this one. I'd been somewhat disillusioned thinking that Edward Said was something you could read before bed and keep up with but that was dispelled rather quickly. I think it's just the mass of additional literature invoked that makes 'Culture and Imperialism' something one might struggle with, especially if not familiar with those works. Because while the critique is extensive, the original work still seems fundamental to understanding the underlying issues.
On the other hand, an interesting view on the world and the issues of culture as opposed to what might be considered 'fringe' culture, as well as the necessary path towards a more peaceful cohabitation as people rather than specific identities which must fundamentally differ in order to earn their right in discourse.