Postcolonial Fiction and Disability
| Author | : C. Barker |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 252 |
| Release | : 2012-01-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230360006 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230360009 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (009 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Postcolonial Fiction and Disability by : C. Barker
Download or read book Postcolonial Fiction and Disability written by C. Barker and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-01-06 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first study of disability in postcolonial fiction. Focusing on canonical novels, it explores the metaphorical functions and material presence of disabled child characters. Barker argues that progressive disability politics emerge from postcolonial concerns, and establishes dialogues between postcolonialism and disability studies.
