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Cultures of Decolonisation

Transnational Productions and Practices, 1945–70

Ruth Craggs editor Claire Wintle editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Manchester University Press

Published:6th Aug '18

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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.

The 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.

ISBN: 9781526134301

Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 15mm

Weight: 408g

288 pages