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Postcolonial Sociology
Julian Go
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Description for Postcolonial Sociology
Hardback. Series: Political Power and Social Theory. Num Pages: 341 pages. BIC Classification: HBTQ; JPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 169 x 29. Weight in Grams: 612.
Postcolonial theory has enjoyed wide influence in the humanities but for social science, and in particular sociology, its implications remain elusive. This special volume brings together leading sociologists to explore the concept of "postcolonial sociology," with brand new postcolonial readings of canonical thinkers like Karl Marx, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim and Robert Park. Chapters consider whether or not postcolonial theory is compatible with sociology; explore the relationship between knowledge and colonial power; and offer critical perspectives on the sociology of race and the implications of postcolonial theory for global sociology. They also unravel the complex entanglements of sociology, area studies, ... Read more
Postcolonial theory has enjoyed wide influence in the humanities but for social science, and in particular sociology, its implications remain elusive. This special volume brings together leading sociologists to explore the concept of "postcolonial sociology," with brand new postcolonial readings of canonical thinkers like Karl Marx, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim and Robert Park. Chapters consider whether or not postcolonial theory is compatible with sociology; explore the relationship between knowledge and colonial power; and offer critical perspectives on the sociology of race and the implications of postcolonial theory for global sociology. They also unravel the complex entanglements of sociology, area studies, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
341
Condition
New
Series
Political Power and Social Theory
Number of Pages
341
Place of Publication
Bingley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781906033
SKU
V9781781906033
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About Julian Go
Go, Prof. G. - Boston College, MA, USA
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