Graeme Turner argues that novels are of specific value to post-colonial studies. What is the rationale he offers for this argument?

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That because stories and novels are generated by culture they therefore produce meanings and significances that are indicative of that culture. Turner treats novels as cultural products, so they reveal the meanings, assumptions and values generated within a society. Their value is therefore interpretive, not simply that they are more enjoyable than academic theory.

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That there have been too many political science theories based purely on the works of academics

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Novels and stories are more enjoyable to read than works of theory so post-colonial studies will garner more followers using this method

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Turner didn't have access to academic works when he was writingSocial Sciences

Graeme Turner argues that novels are of specific value to post-colonial studies. What is the rationale he offers for this argument?

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