Nader Kadhim

Nader Hassan Ali Kadhim (Arabic: نادر حسن علي كاظم‎; born 1973) is a Bahraini writer, academic and cultural critic.

Nader Kadhim
Nader Kadhim at the 2014 Bahrain book fair
Born1973 (age 46–47)
Al Dair, Bahrain
Alma materPhD in Arabic literature (2003 from Institute of Arab Research and Studies)
M.A. in Modern Criticism (2001 from University of Bahrain)
B.A. in Arabic language and literature (1995 from University of Bahrain)
OccupationProfessor of Cultural Studies at University of Bahrain
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Early life and career

Born in the village of Al Dair in 1973, Kadhim completed his primary, intermediate and secondary education in government schools. He then enrolled in University of Bahrain where he earned a B.A. in Arabic language and literature in 1995 and Master's degree in Modern Criticism in 2001. Between 1995 and 2003 he worked as a part-time lecturer and research assistant in University of Bahrain and then as teacher in government schools. In 2003, he earned his PhD in Arabic literature from the Cairo-based Institute of Arab Research and Studies of the Arab League. He currently works as Professor of Cultural Studies at University of Bahrain. He is also the editor of two literature magazines published by the same University.[1][2][3][4]

Although Kadhim was born to a Shia family,[5] he sees it as no more than a historical coincidence which "does not entail anything". In an interview with Al-Waqt newspaper, he stated that joining college in 1991 was an important turn in his life which until then had been influenced by the Islamic revival in the early 1980s. Kadhim recalled that he took part in several religious activities in his childhood. He refused to be classified as Islamist, Shia Islamist or even Shia intellectual,[5] but considered the Islamic faith and culture that he grew up with as a paving factor to his embracing of postmodernist ideas and distancing him from modernism.[5] Since the early 1990s, Kadhim has shown increasing interest in the critical theory and cultural studies.[6]

In February 2007, Kadhim was honored by Al-Wasat newspaper for his "contributions to the intellectual and cultural" debate in Bahrain. During the event, Mansoor al-Jamri, the editor-in-chief of Al-Wasat praised Kadhim for his anti-sectarian writings and said he was an exceptional writer. Several other academics and journalists praised him as well.[7]

Publications

Kadhim is author to many literature and cultural criticism articles and studies published in Bahraini and Arabic media. Between 2003 and 2013, he has published nine books, two of them earning the "Bahraini outstanding book" award in 2003 and 2004.[4]

Title Translated title Year Publisher ISBN
المقامات والتلقي - 2003 Institute of Arab Research and Studies & Ministry of Information of Bahrain 9953-36-050-2
عبد الله الغذامى و الممارسة النقدية و الثقافية Abdulla al-Ghathami and the Cultural Critical Practice 2003 Institute of Arab Research and Studies & Ministry of Information of Bahrain 9953-36-001-4
تمثيلات الآخر Representations of the Other 2004 Institute of Arab Research and Studies & Ministry of Information of Bahrain 9953-36-149-5
الهوية والسرد Identity and Narrative 2006 Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa institute for culture and research 9953368791 9789953368795
طبائع الاستملاك Natures of Acquisition 2007 Institute of Arab Research and Studies & Ministry of Information of Bahrain 99901-90-56-9
استعمالات الذاكرة Uses of Memory 2008 Fakhrawi bookshop 9789990153620
خارج الجماعة Outside the Group 2009 Al Ayam Foundation for Press, Printing and Publishing 9789990194579 9990194572
كراهيات منفلتة Unbridled Hatreds 2010 Arab Scientific Publishers, Inc. 9786140100602 6140100607
إنقاذ الأمل Saving Hope 2013 Masaa Publishing & Distribution 9789995870157
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References
  1. "نادر كاظم" [Nader Kadhim]. Al-Wasat (Bahraini newspaper) (in Arabic). 7 May 2006. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
  2. "نادر كاظم" [Nader Kadhim]. Al-Wasat (in Arabic). 15 February 2007. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
  3. "نادر حسن كاظم" [Nader Hassan Kadhim]. Al-Wasat (in Arabic). 4 October 2003. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
  4. "نادر كاظم" [Nader Kadhim]. Al-Wasat (in Arabic). 13 April 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
  5. Fadhel Adnan (12 August 2007). "الكاتب نادر كاظم في حوار مطول مع "الوقت": لو وجدت الصحوة الإسلامية في العشرينات أو الثلاثينات لما كان لها صدى كبير في البحرين" [Author Nader Kadhim in a lengthy interview with "Al-Waqt": If the Islamic Revival was present at the Twenties or Thirties, it would not have had made a significant impact in Bahrain]. Al-Waqt (in Arabic). Bahrain Online. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
  6. Rabab Ahmed (25 May 2013). "الناقد البحريني نادر كاظم: الربيع العربي انتقل من التفاؤل، إلى التخوّف، إلى الإحباط" [Bahraini critic Nader Kadhim: The Arab Spring moved from optimism to fear to frustration] (in Arabic). arabiyat.com. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
  7. "رئيس التحرير منصور الجمري: نعتز بك يا نادر... ونشد على يديك" [Editor-in-chief Mansoor al-Jamri: We are proud of you Nader... and we squeeze on your hands]. Al-Wasat (in Arabic). 15 February 2007. Retrieved 2 April 2014.


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