Writing Postcolonial History - (Writing History) by Rochona Majumdar (Paperback)

About the Book

Writing Postcolonial History is the first book to provide students with an analysis of postcolonial theory in relation to historical research. In focusing on the practical application of postcolonial theory in historical writing, Majumdar ably tackles the key issues in postcolonial studies from its beginnings to the present day.

Book Synopsis

Writing Postcolonial History addresses the relationship between postcolonial theory and history. It provides students with critical analyses of postcolonial histories from around the world. In addition, it discusses the benefits and shortcomings of this form of writing by situating postcolonial history amidst other modes of historical inquiry.

The field of postcolonial history is complex. Even though many scholars share a set of commonalities, there are still important differences in emphasis. Through discussion of key texts, Writing Postcolonial History provides students with an accessible analysis and overview of the key areas of debate.

This book is an effort to address the relationship between postcolonial theory and history; a regional critique of postcolonial theory; a consideration of the relative merits and drawbacks of postcolonial historical writing.

Review Quotes

"A rich review of many of the seminal works of postcolonial history, including ... histories of many regions of the globe." --Taylor C. Sherman, Journal of Contemporary History

About the Author

Rochona Majumdar's interests rest with nineteenth and twentieth century India and its socio-cultural history as well as issues of postcolonial theory. She is Assistant Professor of South Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago, USA.