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Description - Francophone Postcolonial Studies: A critical introduction by Charles Forsdick

Part one provides a historical overview, from the 18th to the 20th century, addressing issues of colonialism, slavery and exoticism. Part two looks at language issues and discusses France's belief in the universality of its language and culture and the postcolonial challenges to that view. Part three discusses issues of diversity and multiculturalism in contemporary Francophone cultures. Part four concludes with an analysis of the French language contribution to postcolonialism as well as an examination of Francophone postcolonial thought and culture in the principal areas of the French-speaking world.

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