The partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947 was a turning point for the area, irrevocably altering the fortunes of the people of South Asia. This three volume reader brings together an array of essays drawing upon new theoretical insights and fresh bodies of data, which critically examine the effects of the partition in Post-Colonial South Asia. Organised thematically the essays cover a range of topics including borders and boundaries, refugee-hood and displacement, majorities and minorities, citizenship, diaspora and the construction of post-colonial national identities. Each volume includes a critical introduction as well as providing a thematic overview identifying new developments and key debates within the field. Presenting a plurality of viewpoints, the contributors add a new perspective to the literature by integrating topics within a comparative framework encompassing India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Kashmir. This collection of essays addressing concerns rooted in the Post-Colonial setting adds a new dimension to the current literature and paves the way for further research into the consequences of the Indian Subcontinent's partition.
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