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German Colonialism and Identity Studies

German Colonialism and Identity Studies is a research topic within Literature and Literary Theory. Science Explorer counts 5k research works in it since 1950. 10.8% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the intersections of colonialism, identity, and memory in German literature and history, with a particular focus on the impact of German colonial activities in Namibia. It delves into themes of race, gender, migration, nationalism, and postcolonialism, offering critical perspectives on the construction of identity in the context of colonial history.

  • Colonialism
  • Identity
  • German Literature
  • Postcolonialism
  • Namibia
  • Race
  • Gender
  • Cultural Memory
  • Migration
  • Nationalism
Research works
5k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
539
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.8%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+56%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
Germany
53% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
German Colonialism and Identity Studies
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