The African Presence: Representations of Africa in the Construction of Britishness

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Graham Harrison Bethan Hirst

The African Presence

Representations of Africa in the Construction of Britishness

Graham Harrison, Bethan Hirst

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English

Manchester University Press
31 July 2013

National liberation & independence, post-colonialism; Cultural studies; Nationalism

This book considers the ways that representations of Africa have contributed to the changing nature of British national identity. Using interviews, photo archives, media coverage, advertisements, and web material, the book focuses on major Africa campaigns: the abolition of slavery, anti-apartheid, drop the debt, and Make Poverty History. -- .

By: Graham Harrison
Other: Bethan Hirst
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 499g
ISBN: 9780719088858
ISBN 10: 0719088852
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 31 July 2013
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Graham Harrison is Professor of Politics at the University of Sheffield -- .