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The African Presence: Representations of Africa in the Construction of Britishness
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The African Presence: Representations of Africa in the Construction of Britishness
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Graham Harrison
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:232 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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| Category/Genre | National liberation, independence and post-colonialism |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781784993887
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| Classifications | Dewey:320.540941 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | | General | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Manchester University Press
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| Imprint |
Manchester University Press
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| Publication Date |
18 April 2016 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This book considers the ways that representations of Africa have contributed to the changing nature of British national identity. Using interviews, photo archives, media coverage, advertisements, and web material, the book focuses on major Africa campaigns: the abolition of slavery, anti-apartheid, drop the debt, and Make Poverty History. -- .
Author Biography
Graham Harrison is Professor of Politics at the University of Sheffield -- .
Reviews'This book is an essential reading for anybody interested in the topics of the relation between Africa and Britain, African sovereignty, racism and post colonialism.' Juliana da Penha, Independent Scholar, British Society for Literature and Science -- .
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