Re-Orientalism and South Asian Identity Politics

Name: Re-Orientalism and South Asian Identity Politics
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Re-Orientalism and South Asian Identity PoliticsThe Oriental Other Within\nAuthor(s): Lisa Lau, Ana Cristina Mendes\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138844162, 978-1138844162\nSynopsis\nOrientalism refers to the imitation of aspects of Eastern cultures in the West, and was devised in order to have authority over the Orient. The concept of Re-Orientalism maintains the divide between the Orient and the West. However, where Orientalism is based on how the West constructs the East, Re-Orientalism is grounded on how the cultural East comes to terms with an orientalised East.\n\nThis book explores various new forms, objects and modes of circulation that sustain this renovated form of Orientalism in South Asian culture. The contributors identify and engage with recent debates about postcolonial South Asian identity politics, discussing a range of different texts and films such as The White Tiger, Bride & Prejudice .