The Cambridge Companion to Modern Indian Culture


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A wide-ranging and truly interdisciplinary guide to understanding the relationship between India's colonial past and globalized present.




The Cambridge Companion to Modern Russian Culture


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A fully updated new edition of this overview of contemporary Russia and the influence of its Soviet past.




The Cambridge Companion to Modern Arab Culture


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An accessible and wide-ranging survey of modern Arab culture covering political, intellectual and social aspects.




The Cambridge Companion to Native American Literature


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Invisible, marginal, expected - these words trace the path of recognition for American Indian literature written in English since the late eighteenth century. This Companion chronicles and celebrates that trajectory by defining relevant institutional, historical, cultural, and gender contexts, by outlining the variety of genres written since the 1770s, and also by focusing on significant authors who established a place for Native literature in literary canons in the 1970s (Momaday, Silko, Welch, Ortiz, Vizenor), achieved international recognition in the 1980s (Erdrich), and performance-celebrity status in the 1990s (Harjo and Alexie). In addition to the seventeen chapters written by respected experts - Native and non-Native; American, British and European scholars - the Companion includes bio-bibliographies of forty authors, maps, suggestions for further reading, and a timeline which details major works of Native American literature and mainstream American literature, as well as significant social, cultural and historical events. An essential overview of this powerful literature.




The Cambridge Companion to Cricket


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Perfect for fans and scholars alike, this Companion explores cricket's origins, global reach, iconic personalities and enduring popularity.




The Cambridge Companion to Postcolonial Literary Studies


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Offers a lucid introduction to postcolonial studies, one of the most important strands in recent literary theory and cultural studies.




The Cambridge Companion to Sayyid Ahmad Khan


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Examines Sayyid Ahmad Khan's life and contribution in the nineteenth century and his legacy in our current times.




The Cambridge Companion to Modern Spanish Culture


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This book offers a comprehensive account of modern Spanish culture, tracing its dramatic and often unexpected development from its beginnings after the Revolution of 1868 to the present day. Specially-commissioned essays by leading experts provide analyses of the historical and political background of modern Spain, the culture of the major autonomous regions (notably Castile, Catalonia, and the Basque Country), and the country's literature: narrative, poetry, theatre and the essay. Spain's recent development is divided into three main phases: from 1868 to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War; the period of the dictatorship of Francisco Franco; and the post-Franco arrival of democracy. The concept of 'Spanish culture' is investigated, and there are studies of Spanish painting and sculpture, architecture, cinema, dance, music, and the modern media. A chronology and guides to further reading are provided, making the volume an invaluable introduction to the politics, literature and culture of modern Spain.




The Cambridge Companion to Medievalism


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An introduction to medievalism offering a balance of accessibility and sophistication, with comprehensive overviews as well as detailed case studies.




The Cambridge Companion to the Dutch Golden Age


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An accessible introduction to the political, economic, literary, and artistic heritage of the Dutch Republic in the seventeenth century.