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

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Graham Harrison

The African Presence

Representations of Africa in the Construction of Britishness

Graham Harrison

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Manchester University Press
18 April 2016

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
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 331g
ISBN: 9781784993887
ISBN 10: 1784993883
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 18 April 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

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

'This book is an essential reading for anybody interested in the topics of the relation between Africa and Britain, African sovereignty, racism and post colonialism.' Juliana da Penha, Independent Scholar, British Society for Literature and Science -- .