| Author: | Dietmar Rothermund | ISBN: | 9781134250981 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | April 18, 2006 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dietmar Rothermund |
| ISBN: | 9781134250981 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | April 18, 2006 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
This is an essential companion to the process of decolonization – perhaps one of the most important historical processes of the twentieth century. Examining decolonization in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Pacific, the Companion includes:
- thematic chapters
- a detailed chronology and thorough glossary
- biographies of key figures
- maps.
Providing comprehensive coverage of a broad and complex subject area, the guide explores:
- the global context for decolonization
- nationalism and the rise of resistance movements
- resistance by white settlers and moves towards independence
- Hong Kong and Macau, and decolonization in the late twentieth century
- debates surrounding neo-colonialism, and the rise of ‘development’ projects and aid
- the legacy of colonialism in law, education, administration and the military.
With suggestions for further reading, and a guide to sources, this is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of the colonial and post-colonial eras, and is an indispensable guide to the reshaping of the world in the twentieth century.
This is an essential companion to the process of decolonization – perhaps one of the most important historical processes of the twentieth century. Examining decolonization in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Pacific, the Companion includes:
- thematic chapters
- a detailed chronology and thorough glossary
- biographies of key figures
- maps.
Providing comprehensive coverage of a broad and complex subject area, the guide explores:
- the global context for decolonization
- nationalism and the rise of resistance movements
- resistance by white settlers and moves towards independence
- Hong Kong and Macau, and decolonization in the late twentieth century
- debates surrounding neo-colonialism, and the rise of ‘development’ projects and aid
- the legacy of colonialism in law, education, administration and the military.
With suggestions for further reading, and a guide to sources, this is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of the colonial and post-colonial eras, and is an indispensable guide to the reshaping of the world in the twentieth century.
