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Diasporic Literature and Theory - Where Now?

by Mark Shackleton

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Publisher:Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Published:2009-03-26
Pages:214
Format:BOOK
Language:en

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The theoretical innovations of Edward Said, Homi Bhabha, Gayatri Spivak, Stuart Hall, Paul Gilroy, James Clifford and others have in recent years vitalized postcolonial and diaspora studies, challenging ways in which we understand β€˜culture’ and developing new ways of thinking beyond the confines of the nation state. The articles in this volume look at recent developments in diasporic literature and theory, alluding to the work of seminal diaspora theoreticians, but also interrogating such thinke

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This critical anthology examines the evolving landscape of diasporic literature and postcolonial theory, moving beyond the foundational work of figures like Edward Said and Homi Bhabha to ask where the field is headed. The collected articles interrogate established concepts of culture, identity, and belonging, pushing the discourse past the limitations of the nation-state model. It serves as both a survey of vital theoretical innovations and a provocation for future scholarship, questioning the very frameworks that have defined diaspora studies.

The collection's strength lies in its critical engagement, refusing to simply celebrate canonical thinkers while instead probing the limits and future directions of their ideas. Readers already familiar with the key debates in transnational literature and cultural theory will find this an essential, challenging update to the conversation. Ultimately, this volume doesn't offer easy answers but successfully maps the complex, contested terrain of contemporary diasporic thought, making it a crucial read for those invested in the future of postcolonial studies.

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