Postcolonialism: A Guide for the Perplexed

Postcolonialism: A Guide for the Perplexed
ISBN-10
0826400469
ISBN-13
9780826400468
Series
Postcolonialism
Category
Literary Criticism
Pages
298
Language
English
Published
2010-12-23
Publisher
A&C Black
Authors
David A. Jasen, Pramod K. Nayar

Description

Guide To The often complex area of postcolonial theory and literature from its historical origins to contemporary critical thinking and issues.

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