Culture and Imperialism

Edward W. Said. Vintage Books USA, $16.95 (416pp) ISBN 978-0-679-75054-3

In 37 essays, Columbia professor and long-time Palestinian National Council advisor Said offers 37 essays on the political destiny of Palestine; Western stereotypes of Islam; U.S. Middle East policy; and Palestinian-Israeli relations. (June)

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