Is there a controversy in Edward Said's works?

Generally
speaking, confronts a controversial topic in and of itself. In order to
appreciate a book such as this one, which explores a problem that involves racism, patriarchy,
and neo-colonialism, one must acknowledge that such problems even exist in the world. Just this
act of acknowledgement can be controversial for some who deny that such situations even
exist.

Another controversial element of Said's arguments in his work
Orientalism is his tone and the rather flammable language he uses in
places. Said feels very strongly about his arguments and evidence, and his passionate writing
could be misconstrued by critics of his work as excessive and angry. Writing that employs an
accusatory tone often leads to...