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Colonialism/Postcolonialism by Ania Loomba
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Book Overview
In Colonialism/Postcolonialism, Loomba provides a clear and critical overview of how colonial power shaped global history and how its legacies continue after formal independence. She explains that colonialism is not just a historical event but a system of domination involving economic exploitation, cultural control, and racial hierarchies.
The book also introduces key ideas in postcolonial theory, showing how scholars analyze literature, history, and culture to reveal the ongoing effects of colonialism. Loomba emphasizes that “postcolonial” does not simply mean “after colonialism,” but refers to the continued influence of colonial structures in modern societies.
She engages with major thinkers and debates in the field, exploring topics such as identity, hybridity, nationalism, and resistance. The book is widely used as an accessible entry point into postcolonial studies.
