This best selling guide, now in its second edition, provides an essential key to understanding the issues which characterize post-colonialism; explaining what it is, where it is encountered and why it is crucial in forging new cultural identities. As a subject, post-colonial studies stands at the intersection of debates about race, colonialism, gender, politics and language. The key topics covered include: borderlands; transnational literatures; neo imperialism; neo liberalism; and eco feminism. Post Colonial Studies: The Key Concepts is fully updated and cross referenced throughout. With additional further reading this book has everything for students and anyone keen to learn more about this fascinating subject.