Social Theory and Asian Dialogues - Cultivating Planetary Conversations (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

Critically exploring the presuppositions of contemporary social theory, this collection argues for a trans-civilizational dialogue and a deepening of the universe of intellectual discourse in order to transform sociology into a truly planetary conversation on the human condition. Focusing on perspectives from Asia, notably East Asia and India, it interrogates presuppositions in contemporary critical social theory about man, culture and society, and considers central themes such as knowledge and power, knowledge and liberation. The diverse contributions tackle key questions such the globalization of social theory, identity and society in east asia, as well as issues such as biopolitics, social welfare and eurocentrism. They also examine dialogues along multiple trajectories between social theorists from the Euro-American world and from the Asian universe, such as between Kant and Gandhi, Habermas and Sri Aurobindo, the Bildung tradition in Europe and the Confucian traditions. Arguing for a global comparative engagement and cross-cultural dialogue, this is a key read for all those interested in the future of social theory in the wake of globalization and the rise of the global south.

General

Imprint:	Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of origin:	Singapore
Release date:	April 2018
First published:	2018
Editors:	Ananta Kumar Giri
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	472
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-981-10-7094-5
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Globalization Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General
LSN:	981-10-7094-6
Barcode:	9789811070945

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