Nuancing the Patterns of Empire Informal Empire, Anti-imperialism, and Transnationalism (original) (raw)
2014, Comparative Studies of South Asia, Africa and The Middle East
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This commentary engages with Julian Go's work 'Patterns of Empire', exploring the intersections of US imperial history and Philippine history. It situates Go’s comparative analysis within the broader framework of anti-imperialism and transnationalism, distinguishing his approach from more focused national or regional studies. The author highlights the importance of Go's critique of US exceptionalism and his commitment to contextualizing US colonial practices in a global imperial landscape.
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