ISBN:
9781782386414
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (VIII, 231 Seiten)
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Edition:
First published
Series Statement:
New directions in anthropology volume 37
Series Statement:
New directions in anthropology
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
305.5/20894106982
Keywords:
Gesellschaft
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Politik
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Postcolonialism
;
Social change
;
French Politics and government
;
French Social conditions
;
Whites Social conditions
;
Elite (Social sciences)
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Power (Social sciences)
;
Competition Social aspects
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Postkolonialismus
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Weiße
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Macht
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Politische Elite
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Mauritius Race relations
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Mauritius Politics and government 1992-
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Mauritius
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Mauritius
;
Politische Elite
;
Weiße
;
Postkolonialismus
;
Macht
Abstract:
"Mauritian independence in 1968 marked the end of a regime favorable to the Franco-Mauritians, the island's white colonial elite. Now, in postcolonial Mauritius, this group is faced with a much more diverse power constellation and often feels in competition with others vying for their privileges. Though this is a clear departure from the colonial heydays, Franco-Mauritians have been able to continue their elite position into the early twenty-first century. This book focuses on the power of white elites still lingering on in postcolonial realities, and with regards to elites and power in general, addresses anew how an elite group aims to prolong its position over time"...Provided by publisher
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
