Colonialism And Its Forms Of Knowledge by Bernard S. Cohn
The British in India
This insightful work delves into the intricate ways in which colonial powers, particularly the British in India, constructed and utilized knowledge as a tool of domination and control. By examining various domains such as law, language, and history, it reveals how colonial authorities systematically categorized, documented, and interpreted indigenous cultures to assert their superiority and facilitate governance. The book underscores the profound impact of these knowledge systems on both the colonizers and the colonized, highlighting the enduring legacy of colonial epistemologies in shaping contemporary understandings of culture and power dynamics.
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- Published
- 1996
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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