Colonization

<p>This is an extremely wide-ranging and interdisciplinary survey of colonization from its origins to the post-colonial world. Original and lively, it offers the student:<br>* a wide focus featuring Africa, America, Asia, Australia, Europe, Japan and the USSR<br>* an interpretation drawn from cultural and social history, with sections on myth, literature, film and philosophy<br>* constant reference to implications for the present world situation<br>* a comprehensive synthesis of the background, context and expansion of colonization<br>* a comparative thematic discussion of the impact of imperialism<br>* extensive coverage and analysis of decolonization.</p><p>Very simply, a key publication for the study of colonization.</p> 1 COLONIZATION OR IMPERIALISM 2 THE INITIATIVES 3 CONFLICTS FOR AN EMPIRE 4 A NEW RACE OF SOCIETIES 5 ROSE-COLOURED LEGEND AND PITCH-BLACK LEGEND 6 THE VISION OF THE VANQUISHED 7 THE MOVEMENTS FOR COLONIST-INDEPENDENCE 8 LEAVEN AND LEVERS 9 INDEPENDENCE OR REVOLUTION 10 LIBERATION OR DECOLONIZATION 11 DECOLONIZATION HALTED