Partition and Post-Colonial South Asia: A Reader

Yong Tan Tai Kudaisya Gyanesh

ISBN 10: 0415359546 / ISBN 13: 9780415359542

Published by Taylor & Francis Group, 2007

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pp. 1233.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Partition and Post-Colonial South Asia: A Reader
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415359546
• ISBN 13: 9780415359542
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947 was a turning point for the area, irrevocably altering the fortunes of the people of South Asia. This new three-volume reader brings together an array of materials drawing upon new theoretical insights and fresh bodies of data which critically examine the effects of that momentous division.

Organized thematically, the contents cover a range of topics including: borders and boundaries; refugeehood and displacement; majorities and minorities; citizenship; diaspora; and the construction of post-colonial national identities. The set includes a critical introduction and provides a thematic overview identifying new developments and key debates. Presenting a plurality of viewpoints, the collection brings a new perspective to the literature by integrating topics within a comparative framework encompassing India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.