Postcolonialism - Beyond Empire Global Power Dynamics in the Modern Era

Fouad Sabry

Summary

Unlock the Power of "Postcolonialism" in Political Science

"Postcolonialism" is a crucial addition to the "Political Science" series, critically examining the lasting impacts of colonialism-This book is not just about history; it's about understanding how past events shape current global politics, culture, and identity-Whether you're a professional, student, or simply curious, this book offers valuable insights, ensuring a deeper understanding of how colonial legacies continue to affect the world.

Chapters Overview:

1-Postcolonialism-Introduction to postcolonialism, highlighting its influence on modern geopolitics.

2-Cultural Imperialism-Explore ongoing cultural dominance in global interactions and societal expressions.

3-Imperialism-Analyze the historical roots and enduring impacts of imperialism on international relations.

4-Postcolonial Literature-Literature as a critique and resistance to colonial legacies.

5-The Wretched of the Earth-Frantz Fanon's examination of colonialism’s psychological effects.

6-Colonial Mentality-Insights into the lingering mindset from colonial rule in postcolonial societies.

7-Postcolonial Feminism-Intersection of gender and postcolonial theory, focusing on women's experiences.

8-Homi K-Bhabha-Contributions of Bhabha, focusing on hybridity and ambivalence in postcolonial studies.

9-Critical Theory Works-Essential readings in postcolonial and critical theory.

10-Subaltern Studies-Perspectives of marginalized groups historically silenced in mainstream narratives.

11-Robert J-C-Young-Study of Young's critiques of cultural and political hegemony in postcolonial thought.

12-Subaltern (Postcolonialism)-Exploration of the subaltern’s resistance to dominant power structures.

13-Orientalism-Edward Said’s critique of Western representations of the East.

14-Hybridity-The blending of cultures from colonial encounters and its impact on power dynamics.

15-Inversion in Postcolonial Theory-How postcolonial theory challenges traditional narratives and norms.

16-Postcolonial International Relations-Reexamining international relations through a postcolonial lens.

17-The Empire Writes Back-Postcolonial literature as a form of narrative resistance.

18-Decoloniality-Efforts to disentangle modern knowledge from colonial legacies.

19-Decolonising the Mind-Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o’s ideas on cultural decolonization and reclaiming identities.

20-Chandra Talpade Mohanty-Critical feminist perspectives in postcolonial discourse.

21-Decolonization of Knowledge-Movement to challenge the dominance of Western perspectives in academia.

This book provides the tools to critically analyze and understand the world in a way that could fundamentally change your perspective.

Available since: 09/02/2024.

Print length: 303 pages.

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