Writing Postcolonial History

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Writing Postcolonial History
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Prof. Rochona Majumdar
SeriesWriting History
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9780340949993
ClassificationsDewey:325.30722
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations None

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Hodder Arnold
Publication Date 25 December 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Writing Postcolonial History addresses the relationship between postcolonial theory and history. It provides students with critical analyses of postcolonial histories from around the world. In addition, it discusses the benefits and shortcomings of this form of writing by situating postcolonial history amidst other modes of historical inquiry. The field of postcolonial history is complex. Even though many scholars share a set of commonalities, there are still important differences in emphasis. Through discussion of key texts, Writing Postcolonial History provides students with an accessible analysis and overview of the key areas of debate. This book is an effort to address the relationship between postcolonial theory and history; a regional critique of postcolonial theory; a consideration of the relative merits and drawbacks of postcolonial historical writing.

Author Biography

Rochona Majumdar is a rising star in the world of postcolonial studies; she has worked with many of the key postcolonial theorists including Dipesh Chakrabarty. She is Assistant Professor of South Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago.