Postcolonial cultures
By: Simon Featherstone.
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Edinburgh
Language: eng
Number of pages: 260
Subjects: Postcolonialism -- English-speaking countries.; Postcolonialism -- Commonwealth countries.; Postcolonialism -- Great Britain.; Postcolonialism -- Ireland.; Commonwealth countries -- Civilization.; English-speaking countries -- Civilization.; Great Britain -- Civilization.; Ireland -- Civilization.
Description: This is a clearly-written introduction to the study of postcolonial cultures which broadens the reach of postcolonial theory and criticism. Simon Featherstone covers topics such as nationhood, hybridity and identity, globalism and the local, diasporas, the politics of gender, and cultural diversity and difference.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [233]-251) and index.