Orientalism and Reverse Orientalism in Literature and Film

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Acknowledging the significance of Edward Said's Orientalism, the contributors to this volume deconstruct and challenge elements of his thesis in light of globalization. They explore what a reconceptualized Orientalism reveals about our racial imaginary in various national contexts. The book examines how clichés and stereotypes have transformed in contemporary societies due to increased cross-cultural interaction. It presents a broad range of insights from a transnational team of scholars in comparative literature and cultural studies from Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, the USA, Singapore, Taiwan, and Turkey. The contributors analyze diverse cultural texts, including novels, short stories, poetry, film, graphic memoirs, social thought, and life writing, while connecting across centuries and continents. They articulate cultural representation through multiple approaches, such as critical content analysis, historical contextualization, postcolonial theory, gender theory, performativity, intertextuality, and intersectionality. This unique approach makes the book essential reading for scholars in literary theory, film studies, and Asian studies, as well as those interested in postcolonial literature and film.