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Focusing on the problem of pleasure Law, Orientalism and Postcolonialism uncovers the organizing principles by which the legal subject was colonized. That occidental law was complicit in colonial expansion is obvious. What remains to be addressed, however, is the manner in which law and legal discourse sought to colonize individual subjects as subjects of law. It was through the permission of pleasure that modern Western subjects were refined and domesticated. Legally sanctioned outlets for private and social enjoyment instilled and continue to instil within the individual tight selfcontrol over behaviour. There are, however, states of behaviour considered to be repugnant to, and in excess of, modern codes of civility. Drawing on a broad range of literature, (including classical jurisprudence, eighteenth century Orientalist scholarship, early travel literature, and nineteenth century debates surrounding the rule of law), yet concentrating on the experience of British India, the argument here is that such excesses were deemed to be an Oriental phenomenon. Through the encounter with the Orient and with the fantasy of its excess, Piyel Haldar concludes, the relationship between the subject and the law was transformed, and must therefore be reassessed.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Law, Orientalism and Postcolonialism'? A: The book examines how law and legal discourse interacted with colonialism and the concept of pleasure, particularly in the context of British India.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Law, Orientalism and Postcolonialism' is Piyel Haldar.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 2, 2008.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: This book falls under the category of Foreign & International Law.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 200 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is brand new.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of colonialism, legal subjectivity, and the interplay between Western law and Eastern cultures.
- Q: Can this book be useful for studying postcolonial law? A: Yes, it provides insights into postcolonial legal frameworks and critiques of colonial law.
- Q: What is the significance of pleasure in the context of this book? A: Pleasure is examined as a means through which colonial law sought to organize and control individual behavior.