This is an essential companion to the process of decolonization - perhaps one of the most important historical processes of the twentieth century. Examining decolonization in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Pacific, theCompanionincludes:thematic chaptersa detailed chronology and thorough glossarybiographies of key figuresmaps. Providing comprehensive coverage of a broad and complex subject area, the guide explores:the global context for decolonizationnationalism and the rise of resistance movementsresistance by white settlers and moves towards independenceHong Kong and Macau, and decolonization in the late twentieth centurydebates surrounding neo-colonialism, and the rise of 'development' projects and aidthe legacy of colonialism in law, education, administration and the military. With suggestions for further reading, and a guide to sources, this is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of the colonial and post-colonial eras, and is an indispensable guide to the reshaping of the world in the twentieth century. | The Routledge Companion to Decolonization by Dietmar Rothermund, Paperback | Indigo Chapters