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Introduction
Decolonization is the process by which a colony gains its independence from a colonial power, either by attaining independence, integrating with the administering power or another state, or establishing a "free association" status. The process may involve peaceful negotiation and/or violent uprising by the local population. In the twentith century, this process was particularly accelerated after the end of the Second World War, which saw independence in many Asian and African states. However, decolonization is still an on-going process in the remaining sixteen Non-Self-Governing Territories. In 1990, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 1990-2000 as the International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism and adopted a Plan of Action. In 2001, the Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism was proclaimed. This booklist serves as a guide to help you locate resources on decolonization available at National Library Board libraries.

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To help you begin your research on this topic, here are some recommended works that are available at National Library Board libraries. For contact details and locations of the libraries, please visit http://www.nlb.gov.sg. Title: Author: Publisher: Call number: Description: Decolonization: The fall of the European empires Chamberlain, M. E. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishers, 1999 R 325.340904 CHA Charts the decolonization of Asia, Africa and the Caribbean from 1945 to the present day, analyzing the ways in which countries separated themselves from the control of the European Powers. Decolonization Betts, R. F. New York: Routledge, 2004 R 325.309045 BET Describes the end of colonial empires and the changes and problems that decolonization created, including contemporary concerns such as the growth of Islamic Fundamentalism, 9/11 and the AIDS pandemic. Decolonization: Perspectives from now and then Duara, P. (Ed.) London; New York: Routledge, 2004 R 325.3 DEC Includes contributions by major historians of decolonization, previously unpublished essays, and writings by leaders of decolonizing countries, such as Ho Chi-minh and Jawaharlal Nehru. Presents perspectives from the point of former colonies rather than the usual Western analysis. International human rights, decolonisation and globalisation: Becoming human Wright, S. London; New York: Routledge, 2001 R 323 WRI Explores issues such as whether human rights laws are imperializing, since they originate from a Euro-American perspective, and how this has shaped the content and implementation of such laws.

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The decolonization reader Le Sueur, J. D. (Ed.) New York, N.Y; London: Routledge, 2003 R 325.3 DEC Contains articles on European decolonization in Asia (India, Indochina, Indonesia, Burma, and Shanghai) and throughout the continent of Africa. End of empires: European decolonisation 1919-80 Thorn, G. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 2000 325.3094 THO Presents an easy-to-understand history of European decolonization, using charts and diagrams. The end of the British Empire: The historical debate Darwin, J. Oxford, UK; Cambridge, Mass., USA: B. Blackwell, 1991 R 909.0971241082 DAR Examines the main explanations put forward by scholars about the break-up of the British empire, and draws conclusions on which theories have greater credence, and their reasons. Decolonisation and the British Empire, 1775-1997 Boyce, D. G. Basingstoke: New York: Macmillan; St. Martin's Press, 1999 R 325.341 BOY Describes the unique features of the British way of managing the expansion and contraction of empire, with its complex English-British identity. Europe and the third world, c.1500-1998: From colonization to decolonization Waites, B. Basingstoke: Macmillan, 1999 R 325.34 WAI Examines the impact of European expansion into the Americas, Asia and Africa in terms of Europe's own development and the "underdevelopment" of the so-called Third World, and describes the new, multilateral relations since decolonization.

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The Longman companion to European decolonisation in the twentieth century Chamberlain, M. E. London; New York: Longman, 1998 R 325.3094 CHA Brings together, in one single volume, all the essential facts and figures relating to European decolonisation in the twentieth century. Examines each European empire in turn (the British, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Belgian and Italian) and with detailed chronology of the process of decolonisation in the individual states. Goodbye to the USSR: The collapse of Soviet power Crawshaw, S. London: Bloomsbury, 1992 R 947.0854 CRA Examines the perestroika era, from Gorbachevs appointment in 1985 through the failed coup and revolution of August 1991 to Gorbachevs resignation and beyond. Alternatives to independence: Explorations in post-colonial relations Hintjens, H. M. Aldershot: Dartmouth, 1995 R 325.3144 HIN Examines the process of decolonization in three French overseas departments: Reunion, Martinique and Guadeloupe. Looks at the implications of political integration for the islands economic, social and political development and argues that decolonisation is possible without the creation of separate, independent statehood for the former colonies. The diplomacy of imperial retreat: Britain's South China policy, 19241931 Fung, E. S. K. Hong Kong; New York: Oxford University Press, 1991 R 327.41051 FUN Analyses British diplomacy, military, and commercial policies, set against the background of civil strife and political instability in China, and Britains retreat from south China.

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