| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 216 pages). |
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Studies in imperialism
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Studies in imperialism.
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| Summary |
This book examines the processes of national building in the British West Indies. It argues that nation building was a more complex and messy affair, involving women and men in a range of social and cultural activities, in a variety of migratory settings, within a unique geo-political context. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The 'romance' of foreign: distance, perspective and an inclusive nationhood -- The exigencies of 'home': Barbadian poverty and British nation-building -- Gender and the moral economy -- Race, nation and the politics of memory -- 'A common language of the spirit': cultural awakenings and national belongings -- From diffidence to desperation: the British, the Americans, the war and the move to Federation -- Conclusion. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Decolonization -- Barbados.
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Decolonization. |
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Barbados. |
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Nation-building -- Barbados.
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Nation-building. |
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Women in development -- Barbados.
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Women in development. |
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Barbados -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
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Barbados -- History -- 20th century.
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Barbados -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain.
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Great Britain. |
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Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Barbados.
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West Indies, British -- History -- Autonomy and independence movements.
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HISTORY -- Caribbean & West Indies -- General. |
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History. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Colonialism & Post-Colonialism. |
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International relations. |
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History. |
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Autonomy and independence movements. |
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Diplomatic relations. |
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West Indies -- British West Indies. |
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Imperialismus -- Nationalismus -- Barbados -- Geschichte 20. Jh. |
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Nationalismus -- Imperialismus -- Barbados -- Geschichte 20. Jh. |
| Chronological Term |
1900-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780719078767 |
| ISBN |
9781781701997 (electronic book) |
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1781701997 (electronic book) |
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1847792782 (electronic book) |
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9781847792785 (electronic book) |
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9780719078767 (hardback) |
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0719078768 (hardback) |
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