The book explores the normalization of 'total territorial rule' in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) within the context of the modern international system. It introduces a decolonial framework that emphasizes a 'pluriverse' of diverse ontologies of sovereignty, arguing that the state is a product of imperial globalization. Through this lens, it examines the implications of colonial legacies on contemporary governance and territoriality, challenging conventional understandings of statehood and sovereignty.
Are you a white person with questions about how race affects different situations, but you feel awkward, shy or afraid to ask the people of colour in your life? Are you a racialized person who is tired of answering the same questions over and over? This book is for you: a basic guide for people learning about racial privilege. In Frequently Asked White Questions, Drs. Alex Khasnabish and Ajay Parasram answer ten of the most common questions asked of them by people seeking to understand how race structures our every day. Drawing from their lived experiences as well as live sessions of their monthly YouTube series Safe Space for White Questions , the authors offer concise, accessible answers to questions such as, "Is it possible to be racist against white people?" or "Shouldn't everyone be treated equally?" With humour and compassion, this book offers relatable advice and a practical entry point into conversations about race.