strongEdward W. Said strongdiscusses the centrality of popular resistance to his understanding of culture, history, and social change. He reveals his latest thoughts on the war on terrorism, the war in Afghanistan, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and lays out a compelling vision for a secular, democratic future in the Middle East--and globally.brstrongEdward W. Saidstrong's books include emOrientalism, The Question of Palestine, Covering Islam, Culture and Imperialismem, and emThe Politics of Dispossessionem. He has also published a memoir, emOut of Placeem.brstrongDavid Barsamian strongis the producer of the critically acclaimed program Alternative Radio.