Cultures of decolonisation

Transnational productions and practices, 194570

Ruth Craggs editor Claire Wintle editor John M MacKenzie editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Manchester University Press

Published:1st Jan '16

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Cultures of decolonisation combines studies of visual, literary and material cultures in order to explore the complexities of the 'end of empire' as a process. Where other accounts focus on high politics and constitutional reform, this volume reveals the diverse ways in which cultures contributed to wider political, economic and social change. This book demonstrates the transnational character of decolonisation, thereby illustrating the value of comparison - between different cultural forms and diverse places - in understanding the nature of this wide-reaching geopolitical change. Individual chapters focus on architecture, theatre, museums, heritage sites, fine art and interior design, alongside institutions such as artists' groups, language agencies and the Royal Mint, across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Europe. Offering a range of disciplinary perspectives, these contributions provide revealing case studies for those researching decolonisation across the humanities and social sciences.

ISBN: 9780719096525

Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 20mm

Weight: 621g

288 pages