Surinamese Anticolonial Thought in the Twentieth Century

Bringing together the lives of anticolonial thinkers, activists, artists and writers from Suriname, this collection shines a light on the resilience, struggles and triumphs of ‘local’ resistance to colonialism and their fight for independence.

Offering new insights on anti-colonialism in Suriname, this book fills a gap in the English-language historiography on anti-colonial thought and struggles for independence. Including perspectives from within the country and also its diaspora, it shows the diversity that existed within the anticolonial movement and explores the ways in which their differing approaches, philosophies and actions came together. Placing Surinamese anti-colonialism within broader historical and regional contexts, A History of Surinamese Anticolonial Thought also compares and contrasts this nation’s struggle with other anticolonial movements to understand its relevance on a global scale.

Offering a timely exploration of Suriname’s rich anti-colonial legacy both within and beyond its own shores, this book untangles the complex dynamics of colonial resistance and identifies the lasting effects of colonialism.