Entanglements of Modernity, Colonialism and Genocide - Burundi and Rwanda in Historical-Sociological Perspective (Paperback)

This book offers a novel sociological examination of the historical trajectories of Burundi and Rwanda. It challenges both the Eurocentric assumptions which have underpinned many sociological theorisations of modernity, and the notion that the processes of modernisation move gradually, if precariously, towards more peaceable forms of cohabitation within and between societies. Addressing these themes at critical historical junctures - precolonial, colonial and postcolonial - the book argues that the recent experiences of extremely violent social conflict in Burundi and Rwanda cannot be seen as an 'object apart' from the concerns of sociologists, as it is commonly presented. Instead, these experiences are situated within a specific route to and through modernity, one 'entangled' with Western modernity. A contribution to an emerging global historical sociology, Entanglements of Modernity, Colonialism and Genocide will appeal to scholars of sociology and social theory with interests in postcolonialism, historical sociology, multiple modernities and genocide.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Classical and Contemporary Social Theory
Release date:	October 2019
First published:	2018
Authors:	Jack Palmer
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	214
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-82111-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Armed conflict Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Other warfare & defence issues > War crimes > Genocide
LSN:	0-367-82111-7
Barcode:	9780367821111

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