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Colonialism and Modern Social Theory (Paperback)
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Colonialism and Modern Social Theory (Paperback)
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Modern society emerged in the context of European colonialism and
empire. So, too, did a distinctively modern social theory, laying
the basis for most social theorising ever since. Yet colonialism
and empire are absent from the conceptual understandings of modern
society, which are organised instead around ideas of nation state
and capitalist economy. Gurminder K. Bhambra and John Holmwood
address this absence by examining the role of colonialism in the
development of modern society and the legacies it has bequeathed.
Beginning with a consideration of the role of colonialism and
empire in the formation of social theory from Hobbes to Hegel, the
authors go on to focus on the work of Tocqueville, Marx, Weber,
Durkheim and Du Bois. As well as unpicking critical omissions and
misrepresentations, the chapters discuss the places where
colonialism is acknowledged and discussed - albeit inadequately -
by these founding figures; and we come to see what this fresh
rereading has to offer and why it matters. This inspiring and
insightful book argues for a reconstruction of social theory that
should lead to a better understanding of contemporary social
thought, its limitations, and its wider possibilities.
General
Imprint: |
Polity Press
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
July 2021 |
Authors: |
Bhambra
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Dimensions: |
227 x 155 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
272 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5095-4130-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Sociology, social studies >
General
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LSN: |
1-5095-4130-6 |
Barcode: |
9781509541300 |
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