Author Description
Postcolonial Thought Is An Intellectual Approach That Recognizes The Importance Of Empire And Colonialism In The Making Of The Modern World, Including The Constitution Of Modern Culture And Knowledge. Although Postcolonial Thought Has Resonated Strongly In The Academic Humanities, This Book Explores Its Implications For Social Science And, In Particular, Social Theory And Sociology. After Introducing The Respective Histories Of Social Theory And Postcolonial Thought, The Book Discusses The Various Waves Of Postcolonial Thought, Beginning With The First Wave Of Prominent Thinkers And Authors, Such As W. E. B. Du Bois, Frantz Fanon, Aimé Césaire, Amilcar Cabral, And C. L. R. James. After Examining This History, It Discusses The Second-wave Of Postcolonial Thought, Including The Work Of Prominent Authors Such As Edward Said, Gayatri Spivak, And Homi Bhabha. The Book Presents The Postcolonial Challenge To Social Theory, And Charts Various Strategies For Crafting A Postcolonial Social Science. Although Some Scholars Suggest That Postcolonial Thought And Social Science Are Incompatible, This Book Explores Points Of Convergence As Well As Difference, And Argues For A Third Wave Of Postcolonial Thought Emerging Within Social Science. 'postcolonial Thought And Social Theory' Maps The Convergences And Differences Between These Two Seemingly Opposed Bodies Of Thought. It Explores The Different Waves Of Postcolonial Thought, Elaborates The Postcolonial Critique Of Social Theory, And Charts Different Strategies For Crafting A Postcolonial Social Science. Julian Go. Previously Issued In Print: 2016. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates whether postcolonial thought and social theory can be reconciled to create a more inclusive and accurate framework for understanding the modern world. Julian Go, a professor of sociology, utilizes historical analysis and critical theory to evaluate the intersection of colonial history and sociological knowledge. He argues that while these fields are often viewed as incompatible, a 'third wave' of postcolonial thought can be integrated into social science to address the limitations of traditional Western-centric theories.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A historical overview of the first wave of postcolonial thinkers including W. E. B. Du Bois and Frantz Fanon.
- An analysis of the second wave of postcolonial theory featuring Edward Said, Gayatri Spivak, and Homi Bhabha.
- A methodological framework for crafting a postcolonial social science.
- Comparative analysis of the convergences and divergences between sociology and postcolonial critique.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on the integration of these theories within sociology rather than providing a comprehensive history of all postcolonial literature.
- It does not attempt to resolve every tension between empirical social science and postcolonial philosophy.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of sociology frequently cite this work as a vital bridge between humanities-based postcolonial studies and empirical social science. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for an audience familiar with sociological discourse and critical theory.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0190625171
ISBN-13:
9780190625177
History of Ideas
Social Theory
Sociology
Academic
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