An Introduction to Post-Colonial Theory

by Peter Childs and Patrick Williams

This book offers lucid, timely summaries of all the major work in the field of post-colonial theory.The first book of its kind, this timely introduction to post-colonial theory covers the major work of Frantz Fanon, Edward Said, Homi Bhabha, Gayatri Spivak and many others. It explores the lines of resistance against colonialism and highlights theories of post-colonial identity that have generated some of the most influential and challenging critical work of recent decades.

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published November 1, 1997

Reviews

[Rut · Rating 4 out of 5]

I strongly recommend this book, particularly for those of us involved in fields influenced by post-colonial theory, such as feminist literary criticism. It provides an excellent summary of the most influential Post-colonial authors and their theories, while -and I think this is crucial- engaging their critics' views in the debate. A perfect book for those interested in having a comprehensive overview of Post-Colonial Theory to date.

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