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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sethi, Rumina.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Postcolonialism.

World politics.

Developing countries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (192 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Pluto Press, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In a period of vast global restructuring, unrestricted capital has eroded the traditional distinctions between nations and nationhood. In The Politics of Postcolonialism, Rumina Sethi devises a new form of postcolonial studies that makes sense of these dramatic changes. Returning to the origins of the discipline, Sethi identifies it 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, emphasizing 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.

Contents:

Postcolonialism and its discontents : an introduction

The end of the nation?

Globalization and protest

United States and postcolonialism

Conclusion : new directions.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781783716081

1783716088

9781849645874

1849645876

OCLC:

742579388