For Lust of Knowing
| Author | : Robert Irwin |
| Publisher | : Penguin UK |
| Total Pages | : 602 |
| Release | : 2007-01-25 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780140289237 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0140289232 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (232 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis For Lust of Knowing by : Robert Irwin
Download or read book For Lust of Knowing written by Robert Irwin and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2007-01-25 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irwin asks key questions about the history of academic orientalism, the importance of the study of Arabic and Islam, the role of imperialism and the influences of zionism and anti- semitism on academics working in this area. He combines historical research with personal and anecdotal knowledge.