Indigenous egyptology: the decolonization of a profession?

Indigenous Egyptology developed much more slowly than its Western counterparts for two reasons. First, Islamic identity tended to crowd out feelings of kinship or curiosity about ancient Egyptians. Second, Western imperial domination set back the growth of indigenous Egyptology, which might otherwis...

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Main Author: Reid, Donald M. 1940- (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: American Oriental Society [Apr. - Jun., 1985]
In: Journal of the American Oriental Society
Year: 1985, Volume: 105, Issue: 2, Pages: 233-246
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