The Postcolonial Studies Dictionary

This new Dictionary features a thoughtfully collated collection of over 150 jargon-free definitions of key terms and concepts in postcolonial theory. Features a brief introduction to postcolonial theory and a list of suggested further reading that includes the texts in which many of these terms originated Each entry includes the origins of the term, where traceable; a detailed explanation of its perceived meaning; and examples of the term’s use in literary-cultural texts Incorporates terms and concepts from multiple disciplines, including anthropology, literary studies, science, economics, globalization studies, politics, and philosophy Provides an ideal companion text to the forthcoming Postcolonial Studies: An Anthology, which is also edited by Pramod K. Nayar, a highly-respected authority in the field

• | Author: Pramod K. Nayar
• | Publisher: Wiley
• | Publication Date: Jun 22, 2015
• | Number of Pages: 201 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 111878104X
• | ISBN-13: 9781118781043