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Postcolonialism

Pages
180
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

This book offers a unique introduction to postcolonialism, moving beyond abstract theory to explore its political, social, and cultural impacts through real-world situations and testimonies. Robert Young examines the historical conditions of decolonization, drawing on diverse examples such as the experiences of aboriginal people, Algerian rai music, and global social movements. Ultimately, Young presents postcolonialism as an active political philosophy that challenges global inequality and continues the anti-colonial struggles of the past.

About the author

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Robert J. C. Young

Robert J. C. Young FBA (born 1950) is a British postcolonial theorist, cultural critic, and historian. -Wikipedia