Post-colonial studies : the key concepts /
Bill Ashcroft, Gareth Griffiths and Helen Tiffin.
- 2nd ed.
- London ; New York : Routledge, 2007.
- xii, 292 pages ; 23 cm.
Previous ed. published under title: Key concepts in post-colonial studies. "Transferred to digital printing 2009"--T.p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-280) and indexes.
This best selling key guide, now in its second edition, provides an essential key to understanding the issues which characterize post-colonialism; explaining what it is, where it is encountered and why it is crucial in forging new cultural identities. As a subject, post-colonial studies stands at the intersection of debates about race, colonialism, gender, politics and language. Key topics covered include: Borderlands Transnational literatures Neo imperialism Neo liberalis Eco feminism. Post Colonial Studies: The Key Concepts is fully updated and cross referenced throughout. With additional further reading this book has everything for students and anyone keen to learn more about this fascinating subject.