CHAPTER 8
Decolonization
Rohit Raj
Reader’s Guide
‘Decolonization’ is a multifaceted process that led to the emergence of new nation states in the aftermath of the Second World War. Decolonization was the most significant epoch in the world history that witnessed events unfolding in Asia, Africa and Latin America. It entailed a change in the world order and its serious implication on economy, culture and society, at both global and domestic levels. Its background is rooted in the development of imperialism and the response it attracted in the national movement of the colonies. It becomes crucial for us to understand the nuances of decolonization and the effect it produced worldwide. An in-depth analysis would help the students of political ...
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