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On the Edges of Whiteness : Polish Refugees in British Colonial Africa During and after the Second World War by Jochen Lingelbach (2023, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherBerghahn Books, Incorporated

ISBN-101800739125

ISBN-139781800739123

eBay Product ID (ePID)25058360168

Product Key Features

Number of Pages306 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameOn the Edges of Whiteness : Polish Refugees in British Colonial Africa During and after the Second World War

SubjectMilitary / World War II, Emigration & Immigration

Publication Year2023

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaSocial Science, History

AuthorJochen Lingelbach

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Reviews"Jochen Lingelbach is to be applauded for his elegant handling of a complex narrative, switching between British colonies without losing the reader; the author writes in clear prose, masterfully leads his readers through each chapter, and brings home his points powerfully in the conclusion. This enlightening study is enriched with helpful maps, drawings and photographs depicting life in the refugee settlements." * Revue d'Histoire Contemporaine de l'Afrique "Lingelbach deserves high praises for this clever book that sets the tone for further inquiries into the place of Polish and other "subaltern whites" in colonial settings. His erudition is commendable, as is his ability to connect social and intellectual issues to broader colonial geopolitics, including the demystification of whiteness and independence of colonies in Africa after World War II...This will be an important book for years to come." * H-Poland "Taken together, the chapters offer persuasive insights into the ambivalent position of Polish refugees in their hosting countries and their complex interactions with the different actors of colonial societies. Lingelbach convincingly argues that they were similar to many subaltern groups such as the poor, criminals, and lunatics. They were, therefore, 'located on the edges of whiteness'...Certainly, the book significantly contributes to refugee history, whiteness studies, and the history of colonial Africa during and after the Second World War." * Journal of Contemporary History "Lingelbach places the Polish settlers at the centre of a complicated web of relations in terms of race, gender and class, as well as processes such as the Second World War, Poland's post-war status as a Soviet satellite, decolonisation, the new, post-war global refugee regime, etc. The story he tells is thus complex, novel and interesting." * H-Soz-Kult "This is a solid piece of research that addresses a rarely explored aspect of the global refugee crisis of the World War II era. In drawing comparisons between the Poles' experiences in different countries and regions, it gives voice to the African perspective and provides a much-needed contextualization of the refugees' reception." * Lynne Taylor, University of Waterloo "This fascinating book adds considerably to the literature on refugee history and whiteness studies. Tracing the experience of Polish refugees across multiple colonies, Jochen Lingelbach demonstrates the necessity of closely attending to the peculiarities of the context in which any group of refugees seeks shelter." * Brett Shadle, Virginia Tech, "Overall, Lingelbach's work has provided a much needed spotlight onto the complex and ambivalent position of a 'subaltern white' and is careful to frequently reiterate to the reader that the Polish refugees were by no means a homogenous group. Taken together, the distinctions of gender, class, ethnicity and religion have made this case study an important insight into a time when British colonial rule was on the brink of collapse... This is an excellently researched book which employs the use of original oral histories, extensive archival work, and some of the most thorough footnoting ever witnessed." * European History Quarterly "Lingelbach takes the reader through this unusual story, skilfully blending 'global history' approaches, refugee-, postcolonial- and subaltern studies with gender perspectives and national (Polish) history. Given his background in African studies, the author brings a fresh perspective, approaching each of these disciplines, particularly the historiography of Poland, in an admirably novel way... A fascinating study... shows that going beyond Eurocentrism can produce truly inspiring historiographical outcomes." * War in History "Jochen Lingelbach is to be applauded for his elegant handling of a complex narrative, switching between British colonies without losing the reader; the author writes in clear prose, masterfully leads his readers through each chapter, and brings home his points powerfully in the conclusion. This enlightening study is enriched with helpful maps, drawings and photographs depicting life in the refugee settlements." * Revue d'Histoire Contemporaine de l'Afrique "Lingelbach deserves high praises for this clever book that sets the tone for further inquiries into the place of Polish and other "subaltern whites" in colonial settings. His erudition is commendable, as is his ability to connect social and intellectual issues to broader colonial geopolitics, including the demystification of whiteness and independence of colonies in Africa after World War II...This will be an important book for years to come." * H-Poland "Taken together, the chapters offer persuasive insights into the ambivalent position of Polish refugees in their hosting countries and their complex interactions with the different actors of colonial societies. Lingelbach convincingly argues that they were similar to many subaltern groups such as the poor, criminals, and lunatics. They were, therefore, 'located on the edges of whiteness'...Certainly, the book significantly contributes to refugee history, whiteness studies, and the history of colonial Africa during and after the Second World War." * Journal of Contemporary History "Lingelbach places the Polish settlers at the centre of a complicated web of relations in terms of race, gender and class, as well as processes such as the Second World War, Poland's post-war status as a Soviet satellite, decolonisation, the new, post-war global refugee regime, etc. The story he tells is thus complex, novel and interesting." * H-Soz-Kult "This is a solid piece of research that addresses a rarely explored aspect of the global refugee crisis of the World War II era. In drawing comparisons between the Poles' experiences in different countries and regions, it gives voice to the African perspective and provides a much-needed contextualization of the refugees' reception." * Lynne Taylor, University of Waterloo "This fascinating book adds considerably to the literature on refugee history and whiteness studies. Tracing the experience of Polish refugees across multiple colonies, Jochen Lingelbach demonstrates the necessity of closely attending to the peculiarities of the context in which any group of refugees seeks shelter." * Brett Shadle, Virginia Tech, "Lingelbach takes the reader through this unusual story, skilfully blending 'global history' approaches, refugee-, postcolonial- and subaltern studies with gender perspectives and national (Polish) history. Given his background in African studies, the author brings a fresh perspective, approaching each of these disciplines, particularly the historiography of Poland, in an admirably novel way... A fascinating study... shows that going beyond Eurocentrism can produce truly inspiring historiographical outcomes." * War in History "Jochen Lingelbach is to be applauded for his elegant handling of a complex narrative, switching between British colonies without losing the reader; the author writes in clear prose, masterfully leads his readers through each chapter, and brings home his points powerfully in the conclusion. This enlightening study is enriched with helpful maps, drawings and photographs depicting life in the refugee settlements." * Revue d'Histoire Contemporaine de l'Afrique "Lingelbach deserves high praises for this clever book that sets the tone for further inquiries into the place of Polish and other "subaltern whites" in colonial settings. His erudition is commendable, as is his ability to connect social and intellectual issues to broader colonial geopolitics, including the demystification of whiteness and independence of colonies in Africa after World War II...This will be an important book for years to come." * H-Poland "Taken together, the chapters offer persuasive insights into the ambivalent position of Polish refugees in their hosting countries and their complex interactions with the different actors of colonial societies. Lingelbach convincingly argues that they were similar to many subaltern groups such as the poor, criminals, and lunatics. They were, therefore, 'located on the edges of whiteness'...Certainly, the book significantly contributes to refugee history, whiteness studies, and the history of colonial Africa during and after the Second World War." * Journal of Contemporary History "Lingelbach places the Polish settlers at the centre of a complicated web of relations in terms of race, gender and class, as well as processes such as the Second World War, Poland's post-war status as a Soviet satellite, decolonisation, the new, post-war global refugee regime, etc. The story he tells is thus complex, novel and interesting." * H-Soz-Kult "This is a solid piece of research that addresses a rarely explored aspect of the global refugee crisis of the World War II era. In drawing comparisons between the Poles' experiences in different countries and regions, it gives voice to the African perspective and provides a much-needed contextualization of the refugees' reception." * Lynne Taylor, University of Waterloo "This fascinating book adds considerably to the literature on refugee history and whiteness studies. Tracing the experience of Polish refugees across multiple colonies, Jochen Lingelbach demonstrates the necessity of closely attending to the peculiarities of the context in which any group of refugees seeks shelter." * Brett Shadle, Virginia Tech

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal305.891850676

Table Of ContentList of Illustrations Preface List of Abbreviations Introduction Chapter 1. How the Poles Came to Africa Chapter 2. The Postwar Refugee Regime and the Imperial Order of Things Chapter 3. Comparing Colonialisms in Africa and Poland Chapter 4. 'An Incredible Pool of Femininity': Gendering the Refugees Chapter 5. Polish Refugees as Part of Colonial Society Conclusion: On the Edges of Whiteness Bibliography Index

SynopsisFrom 1942 to 1950, nearly twenty thousand Poles found refuge from the horrors of war-torn Europe in camps within Britain's African colonies, including Uganda, Tanganyika, Kenya and Northern and Southern Rhodesia. On the Edges of Whiteness tells their improbable story, tracing the manifold, complex relationships that developed among refugees, their British administrators, and their African neighbors. While intervening in key historical debates across academic disciplines, this book also gives an accessible and memorable account of survival and dramatic cultural dislocation against the backdrop of global conflict.

LC Classification NumberHE5611 .M55 2020