postcolonialism

Offers a brief overview of postcolonialism, examining the political, social, and cultural after-effects of decolonization.

"By the early twentieth century, nearly the entire continent of Africa had been divided up between European powers. This volume traces the history of colonialism in each of Africas regions, as well as the fight for independence and the challenges of establishing viable nations after years languishing under the colonial yoke. The political, economic, and social elements of colonialism are all explored. The title also delves into the patterns in European-African interactions that led to colonialism, including the slave trade and the ivory trade. A comprehensive, wide-ranging reference volume"--Amazon.com.

A collection of essays on cultural appropriation from different points of view.

Contains the first collection of poems by Natalie Diaz often focusing on being a Native American in the United States.

A white celebrity boasts dreadlocks in an Instagram post. Fashion models strut down a runway wearing Native American headdresses. A fraternity brother dons blackface as part of his Halloween costume. What do these things have in common? They are acts of cultural appropriation, the oftentimes innocent but nonetheless offensive practice of emulating the culture of a people with less power and privilege. When does appreciation cross the line to become appropriation? The viewpoints in this volume address what constitutes cultural appropriation, how it hurts those it seeks to celebrate, and how to be inspired by a culture without insulting it.

Contains articles that provide information on various aspects of colonialism and expansion around the world since the mid-fifteenth century; arranged alphabetically from P to Z, with sidebars, illustrations, and a glossary.

Contains articles that provide information on various aspects of colonialism and expansion around the world since the mid-fifteenth century; arranged alphabetically from F to O, with sidebars and illustrations.

Much of East Asia and Southeast Asia were unaffected by colonialism until the 19th century, when European nations, the United States, and Japan spread their influence and control throughout the continent of Asia. This resource traces the impact of foreign rule on the region, gaining insight into the many wars and policies that affected the local people, economy, and society. Though most of the modern-day countries of East and Southeast Asia gained independence in the wake of World War II, when Japan was defeated and the Allied powers began to lose control of their colonies, the impact of colonialism lingers on. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Bibliography.

"The colonization of Latin America and the Caribbean followed the European discovery of the Americas. As the first wave of Western colonialism, the majority of the nations of Latin America had already won their independence from Spain and Portugal before colonialism had fully taken root in other parts of the world. But colonialism lasted longer in the Caribbean and its legacy lingers in Latin America. Special attention is paid to colonial society, which bore little resemblance to the indigenous societies but was a major influence on Latin American societies. An indispensable resource for students of history or Latin America."--Amazon.

Examines the history of colonialism in the Middle East, with special focus on its political, economic, and social ramifications.