Rise and Fall of Modern Empires, Volume II

Name: Rise and Fall of Modern Empires, Volume II
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

This volume reproduces key historical texts concerning `colonial knowledges\u2019. The use of the adjective 'colonial' indicates that knowledge is shaped by power relationships, while the use of the plural form, \u2019knowledges\u2019 indicates the emphasis in this collection is on an interplay between different, often competing, cognitive systems. George Balandier\u2019s notion of the colonial situation is an organising principle that runs throughout the volume, and there are four sub-themes. An introductory essay links the themes together and explains the significance of the individual articles. > This volume reproduces key historical texts concerning `colonial knowledges\u2019. The use of the adjective 'colonial' indicates that knowledge is shaped by power relationships, while the use of the plural form, \u2019knowledges\u2019 indicates the emphasis in this collection is on an interplay between different, often competing, cognitive systems. George Balandier\u2019s notion of the.