Dietmar Rothermund, "The Routledge Companion to Decolonization"
2000 | pages: 385 | ISBN: 0415356326 | PDF | 1,8 mb

This is an essential companion to the process of decolonization -perhaps one ofthe most important historical processes of the twentieth century. Examining decolonization in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Pacific, the Companion includes:

- thematic chapters

- a detailed chronology and thorough glossary

- biographies of key figures

- maps.

Providing comprehensive coverage of a broad and complex subject area, the guide explores:

- the global context for decolonization

- nationalism and the rise of resistance movements

- resistance by white settlersand moves towards independence

- Hong Kong and Macau, and decolonization in the late twentieth century

- debates surrounding neo-colonialism, and the rise of 'development' projects and aid

- the legacy of colonialism in law, education, administration and the military.

With suggestions for further reading, and a guide to sources, this is aninvaluable resource for students and scholars of the colonial and post-colonial eras, andis an indispensable guide to the reshaping of the world in the twentieth century.