The Postcolonial Studies Dictionary

<p>This new <i>Dictionary</i> features a thoughtfully collated collection of over 150 jargon-free definitions of key terms and concepts in postcolonial theory.</p> <ul> <li>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</li> <li>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</li> <li>Incorporates terms and concepts from multiple disciplines, including anthropology, literary studies, science, economics, globalization studies, politics, and philosophy</li> <li>Provides an ideal companion text to the forthcoming <i>Postcolonial Studies: An Anthology</i>, which is also edited by Pramod K. Nayar, a highly-respected authority in the field</li> </ul>