The first book of its kind in the field, this introduction to post-colonial theory offers accessible summaries of the major work of key theorists including Frantz Fanon, Edward Said, Homi Bhabha and Gayatri Spivak. It highlights the theorists of post-colonial identity who have been responsible for generating some of the most influential and challenging critical work of recent decades as well as covering the contributions of central and less familiar figures in the field.