States-in-Waiting: A Counternarrative of Global Decolonization (South Asia Edition)

ISBN-10: 1009665758
ISBN-13: 978-1009665759
Publisher: Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment
Publication date: 1 May 2024

Name: States-in-Waiting: A Counternarrative of Global Decolonization (South Asia Edition)
SKU: 9781009665759
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SKU: 9781009665759

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Explore the unacknowledged histories of decolonization with “States-in-Waiting: A Counternarrative of Global Decolonization (South Asia Edition)” by Lydia Walker. This compelling book uncovers the stories of groups within postcolonial states whose claims for sovereignty were overlooked or suppressed. Walker delves into contested histories, focusing on marginalized individuals and their hidden archives, revealing the intricate personal connections that linked nationalist struggles globally through advocacy networks. The South Asia Edition specifically highlights movements in South Asia and Southern Africa, demonstrating how the state-centric international system left many sovereignty claims perpetually awaiting recognition. Discover the unfinished, improvised nature of decolonization and its lasting impact. This essential read is also available Open Access on Cambridge Core.

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