Young, Robert J. C.
Postcolonialism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198856832
- author:
- Young, Robert J. C.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 17.6 x 12.1 x 1 centimeters (0.1
- Genre:
- History, World History, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Postcolonialism: A Very Short Introduction by Robert Young explores the impact of decolonization on politics, society, and culture. This concise guide examines the history and key debates of postcolonial thought, highlighting its significance in challenging our understanding of the world. Robert J. C. Young discusses how postcolonialism has developed strategies to engage with centuries of western dominance, drawing on examples from diverse cultural and geographical contexts. The book also addresses updated topics such as race, slavery, and gender politics, offering a political philosophy of activism that contests global inequality. By examining the anti-colonial struggles of the past and their relevance in the present, Young argues that postcolonialism provides a framework for decolonizing our own lives and challenging the status quo.
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