Cultures of Decolonisation: Transnational Productions and Practices, 1945-70 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781526134301)

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.

Author: Ruth Craggs
ISBN-10: 1526134306
ISBN-13: 9781526134301
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/06/2018
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.10d