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Represented Communities: Fiji And World Decolonization
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In 1983 Benedict Anderson'S Imagined Communities Revolutionized The Anthropology Of Nationalism. Anderson Argued That Print Capitalism Fostered Nations As Imagined Communities In A Modular Form That Became The Culture Of Modernity.Now, In Represented Communities, John D. Kelly And Martha Kaplan Offer An Extensive And Devastating Critique Of Anderson'S Depictions Of Colonial History, His Comparative Method, And His Political Anthropology. The Authors Build A Forceful Argument Around Events In Fiji From World War Ii To The 2000 Coups, Showing How Focus On Imagined Communities Underestimates Colonial History And Obscures The Struggle Over Legal Rights And Political Representation In Postcolonial Nationstates. They Show That The Selfdetermining Nationstate Actually Emerged With The Postwar Construction Of The United Nations, Fundamentally Changing The Politics Of Representation.Sophisticated And Impassioned, This Book Will Further Anthropology'S Contribution To The Understanding Of Contemporary Nationalisms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Represented Communities: Fiji and World Decolonization'? A: The book critiques Benedict Anderson's concepts of nationalism and 'imagined communities', using Fiji's colonial history and political representation as a case study.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by John D. Kelly and Martha Kaplan, both of whom provide a critical analysis of colonial history and nationalism.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: It was published on September 1, 2001.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this book is the first edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Represented Communities'? A: The book explores themes of nationalism, colonial history, legal rights, and political representation in postcolonial societies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides critical insights and analyses, making it suitable for students and scholars of anthropology and political science.
- Q: Does the book have any special features or illustrations? A: The book does not list any specific features or illustrations in the product details.
- Q: What is the significance of Fiji in this book? A: Fiji is used as a focal point to demonstrate how the concept of 'imagined communities' may overlook important aspects of colonial history and the complexities of national identity.