Between East and West: New Paths to Understanding

Between East and West: New Paths to Understanding

Between Orient and Occident: New Ways of Communication

Cultural exchange and a global network of intercultural connections are almost a given today - and at the same time more important than ever. In her collection of essays published by GRIN in June 2025 "Occidentalism versus Orientalism. Lost and discovered in the narratives" illuminates Dr. Razan Jadaan different facets of intercultural communication. In view of current global crises, it calls for people to consciously counteract destructive developments and to actively participate in social reform processes.
The anthology contains bilingual, analytical-critical discussion contributions that aim to inspire public opinion with innovative intercultural ideas - in the sense of dialogue, peace, authentic cultural and intercultural understanding and a constructive dialectic of global coexistence.
This booklet was created in response to the current global crises, which call on people from different cultures to reflect together on the shared history and future of human civilization-between East and West. At a time when many of humanity's greatest cultural and civilizational achievements are being overlooked or forgotten, the publication of Dr. Razan Jadaan serves as a reminder of the importance of resisting destructive forces and working toward meaningful change. It brings together bilingual, thought-provoking articles that aim to inspire public dialogue with fresh intercultural perspectives-promoting peace, mutual understanding, and constructive global cooperation.

Communication routes between Orient and Occident

“Occidentalism versus Orientalism” examines how international mass media shapes narratives and cultural identities – and where meanings are lost in the process. Between religion, politics, tradition and modern worldviews, the author takes a critical look at mutual perceptions, stereotypical images and the symbolic language of intercultural communication. Topics discussed include: the position of women in Islam, understandings of democracy, the legacy of colonial perspectives, the use of artificial intelligence, and the effects of the corona pandemic on global understanding.
With creative approaches and interdisciplinary perspectives, the collection of essays invites you to question what seems self-evident and to explore new avenues of dialogue. The aim is to raise awareness of common human values ​​and to present communication models that enable understanding across cultural borders - as a basis for a peaceful, just and diverse future.
“Occidentalism versus Orientalism” explores how international mass media shape narratives and cultural identities – and where meaning gets lost in the process. Moving between religion, politics, tradition, and contemporary worldviews, the author takes a critical look at mutual perceptions, stereotypical representations, and the symbolic language of intercultural communication. Topics addressed include: the role of women in Islam, concepts of democracy, the legacy of colonial perspectives, the use of artificial intelligence, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global understanding.
With creative thinking and interdisciplinary perspectives, this collection of essays invites readers to question the seemingly self-evident and to explore new paths of dialogue. Its goal is to raise awareness of shared human values ​​and to present communication models that foster understanding across cultural boundaries – as a foundation for a peaceful, just, and diverse future.

The author – About the author:
Razan Jadaan defines herself as an authentic intercultural thinker, author, journalist and university lecturer who was born and raised between the Orient and the Occident and therefore belongs to both cultures.
She completed her studies in the fields of journalism and communication sciences, political science, sociology and theater studies at the University of Vienna. She is particularly interested in the dialectics of opposition in intercultural communication and the culture of resistance, as well as the image of the Occident in the Orient (Occidentalism) and the image of the Orient in the Occident (Orientalism).
Razan Jadaan defines himself as an authentic intercultural thinker, author, journalist, and university lecturer who was born and raised between the Orient and the Occident – ​​and thus belongs to both cultures.
She studied Journalism and Communication Studies, Political Science, Sociology, and Theater Studies at the University of Vienna. Her particular interests lie in the dialectics of opposition in intercultural communication and the culture of resistance, as well as in the image of the Occident in the Orient (Occidentalism) and the image of the Orient in the Occident (Orientalism).

The book was published by GRIN Verlag in June 2025 (ISBN 978-3-38913-351-4).
Direct link to publication: https://www.grin.com/document/1591664
Free review copies can be obtained directly from the publisher at presse@grin.com.

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