A Small Place
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Jamaica Kincaid
Binding: Paperback
Published: Virago Press, London, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Jamaica Kincaid's "A Small Place" is a powerful work of non-fiction that offers a searing critique of tourism and its impact on post-colonial Antigua. Through a direct and accusatory tone, Kincaid exposes the stark realities of corruption, poverty, and environmental degradation that lie beneath the surface of a seemingly idyllic Caribbean paradise. The essay challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about exploitation and the legacy of colonialism, presenting a profound meditation on identity, history, and the complexities of power dynamics. It is an essential read for those interested in post-colonial studies, travel ethics, and social commentary.
Author: Jamaica Kincaid
Binding: Paperback
Published: Virago Press, London, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Jamaica Kincaid's "A Small Place" is a powerful work of non-fiction that offers a searing critique of tourism and its impact on post-colonial Antigua. Through a direct and accusatory tone, Kincaid exposes the stark realities of corruption, poverty, and environmental degradation that lie beneath the surface of a seemingly idyllic Caribbean paradise. The essay challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about exploitation and the legacy of colonialism, presenting a profound meditation on identity, history, and the complexities of power dynamics. It is an essential read for those interested in post-colonial studies, travel ethics, and social commentary.