The politics of postcolonialism : empire, nation and resistance / Rumina Sethi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sethi, Rumina.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Postcolonialism.

Developing countries.

Physical Description:

ix, 181 pages ; 22 cm

Other Title:

Empire, nation and resistance

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Pluto Press, 2011.

Summary:

"Returning to the origins of the discipline, Rumina Sethi identifies postcolonial studies as a tool for political protest and activism among people of the third world. Using a sophisticated mix of spatial theory and local politics, she examines the uneven terrain of contemporary anti-capitalism and political upsurges in Africa, Asia and Latin America, exploring postcolonial politics, dissent and resistance. Her analysis shows that as the traditional means of direct political control have largely lost their hold, postcolonial cultures, now dominated by neoliberalism, are seeking fresh ways to express their discontent. This original and persuasive work frees the discipline from its current preoccupation with hybridity and multiculturalism, giving students of politics, cultural studies and international relations a new perspective on postcolonialism"--Publisher's description, p. [4] of cover.

Contents:

Postcolonialism and its discontents : an introduction

The end of the nation?

Globalization and protest

United States and postcolonialism

Conclusion : new directions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 154-168) and index.

ISBN:

9780745323633

0745323634

0745323642

9780745323640

OCLC:

687698849