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The Darker Side of the Renaissance: Literacy, Territoriality, & Colonization, 2nd Edition,New
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The Darker Side of the Renaissance weaves together literature, semiotics, history, historiography, cartography, and cultural theory to examine the role of language in the colonization of the New World. Exploring the many connections among writing, social organization, and political control, including how alphabetic writing is linked with the exercise of power, Walter D. Mignolo claims that European forms of literacy were at the heart of New World colonization. It has long been acknowledged that Amerindians were at a disadvantage in facing European invaders because native cultures did not employ the same kind of texts (hence 'knowledge') that the Europeans valued. Yet no one but Mignolo has so thoroughly examined either the process or the implications of conquest and destruction through language. The book continues to challenge commonplace understandings of New World history and to stimulate new colonial and postcolonial scholarship.Walter D. Mignolo is Professor in the Department of Romance Studies and the Program in Literature, Duke University.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Darker Side of the Renaissance'? A: The main theme of 'The Darker Side of the Renaissance' is the examination of how language and literacy played a crucial role in the colonization of the New World, particularly focusing on the implications of European forms of literacy in the context of power and conquest.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Darker Side of the Renaissance' is Walter D. Mignolo, who is a Professor in the Department of Romance Studies and the Program in Literature at Duke University.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Darker Side of the Renaissance' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains a total of 488 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, 'The Darker Side of the Renaissance' is suitable for academic use as it engages with complex themes in literature, history, and cultural theory, making it valuable for students and scholars in related fields.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'The Darker Side of the Renaissance' is available in its 2nd edition, published on October 7, 2003.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers topics such as literacy, territoriality, colonization, and the connections between writing, social organization, and political control during the Renaissance.
- Q: Can this book challenge common understandings of New World history? A: Yes, Walter D. Mignolo's work challenges commonplace understandings of New World history and stimulates new colonial and postcolonial scholarship.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: 'The Darker Side of the Renaissance' is aimed at readers interested in literature, history, cultural theory, and those seeking to understand the historical implications of language in colonial contexts.