An introduction to post-colonial theory

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An introduction to post-colonial theory

Peter Childs and R.J. Patrick Williams

Longman, c1997

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Reprint. Originally published: Prentice Hall, 1997

"Transferred to digital print on demand, 2006"--T.p. verso

"A Pearson Education print on demand edition"--Back cover

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The first book of its kind in the field, this timely introduction to post- colonial theory offers lucid and accessible summaries of the major work of key theorists such as Frantz Fanon, Edward Said.Homi Bhabha and Gayatri Spivak. The Guide also Explores the lines of resistance against colonialism and highlights the theories of post-colonial identity that have been responsible for generating some of the most influential and challenging critical work of recent decades. Designed for undergraduates and postgraduates taking courses related to colonialisn or post-colonialism, the book summarieses the major topics and issues as well as covering the contributions of major and less familiar figures in the field.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Points of Departure. 2. Lines of Resistance Metropolitan Therorizing Said and Orientalism. 3. Bhabha and Ambivalence. 4. Spivak and the Subaltern. 5. Intersections and Implications. 6. Conclusion. 7. Notes. Index.

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Details

  • NCID
    BB20127865
  • ISBN
    • 9780132329194
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Harlow
  • Pages/Volumes
    ix, 240 p.
  • Size
    22 cm
  • Classification
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