By Dietmar Rothermund
ISBN-10: 0415356326
ISBN-13: 9780415356329
ISBN-10: 0415356334
ISBN-13: 9780415356336
This is a vital spouse to the method of decolonization – perhaps one of the most vital old strategies of the 20th century. studying decolonization in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Pacific, the Companion includes:
- thematic chapters
- a distinct chronology and thorough glossary
- biographies of key figures
- maps.
Providing accomplished assurance of a vast and complicated topic region, the advisor explores:
- the international context for decolonization
- nationalism and the increase of resistance pursuits
- resistance through white settlers and strikes in the direction of independence
- Hong Kong and Macau, and decolonization within the past due 20th century
- debates surrounding neo-colonialism, and the increase of ‘development’ tasks and relief
- the legacy of colonialism in legislation, schooling, management and the military.
With feedback for additional interpreting, and a consultant to resources, this can be an invaluable source for college kids and students of the colonial and post-colonial eras, and is an integral consultant to the reshaping of the realm within the 20th century.