A provocative and exemplary introduction to the field of postcolonial studies. Leela Gandhi surveys the entire field of postcolonial studies and outlines the connections beween postcolonial theory and poststructuralism, postmodernism, marxism and feminism. She assesses the contribution of major theorists such as Edward Said, Gayatri Spivak and Homi Bhabha as well as highlighting postcolonialism's relationship to earlier thinkers such as Frantz Fanon and Mahatma Gandhi. Both a useful starting point for new readers and an ...
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A provocative and exemplary introduction to the field of postcolonial studies. Leela Gandhi surveys the entire field of postcolonial studies and outlines the connections beween postcolonial theory and poststructuralism, postmodernism, marxism and feminism. She assesses the contribution of major theorists such as Edward Said, Gayatri Spivak and Homi Bhabha as well as highlighting postcolonialism's relationship to earlier thinkers such as Frantz Fanon and Mahatma Gandhi. Both a useful starting point for new readers and an incisive account for lecturers, this book will open up debate still further. * The first student book to map out the philosophical and intellectual context of postcolonial theory * Explains for students the work of major theorists such as Edward Said, Gayatri Spivak and Homi Bhabha
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Good Condition. Lightly worn covers, but otherwise in good condition. Internally clean and unmarked, with uncreased pages. Bindings firm, spine intact. Size: 23.5 x 15.9 x 1.9 cm. x, 200 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Literature & Literary; Postcolonialism; Literature, Modern; Philosophy, Modern; Social sciences--Philosophy; ISBN: 0748611045. ISBN/EAN: 9780748611041. Add. Inventory No: 240131RMR014036.