Representing Mixed Race in Jamaica and England from the Abolition Era to the Present

"Representing Mixed Race in Jamaica and England from the Abolition Era to the Present" by Sara Salih offers a profound investigation into the cultural depictions of 'brown' individuals in Jamaican and English societies. Published in 2010 and encompassing 214 pages, this hardback work articulates the complex interplay between race and legal frameworks that have evolved since the Abolition era.

Salih delves into how colonial ideologies not only shaped perceptions of racially mixed individuals but were also reinforced by statutory definitions that categorized race. Through a comprehensive literary analysis, she highlights the representations of mixed-race identities in literature and film, inviting readers to engage with historical and contemporary discussions around race and identity.

Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of English and Jamaican literature, "Representing Mixed Race" contributes significantly to the fields of literary criticism and racial studies. Discover the intricacies of racial representation and its implications in this thought-provoking scholarly work.