An Introduction To Post-Colonial Theory

The first book of its kind in the field, this timely introduction to post- colonial theory offers lucid and accessible summaries of the major work of key theorists such as Frantz Fanon, Edward Said.Homi Bhabha and Gayatri Spivak. The Guide also Explores the lines of resistance against colonialism and highlights the theories of post-colonial identity that have been responsible for generating some of the most influential and challenging critical work of recent decades. Designed for undergraduates and postgraduates taking courses related to colonialisn or post-colonialism, the book summarieses the major topics and issues as well as covering the contributions of major and less familiar figures in the field.

1. Introduction: Points of Departure. 2. Lines of Resistance Metropolitan Therorizing Said and Orientalism. 3. Bhabha and Ambivalence. 4. Spivak and the Subaltern. 5. Intersections and Implications. 6. Conclusion. 7. Notes. Index.

Peter Childs, Patrick Williams

• An Introduction to Post-Colonial Theory can be used in conjunction with the successful reader, Colonial Discourse and Post-Colonial Theory by Williams and Chrisman.
• Highlights the interdisciplinary nature of post-colonialism, pointing out its influence on other disciplines.
• Provides 'further readings' at the end of each chapter.