Can the traditionally Euro-centric framework of social science be reconciled with the radical critiques offered by postcolonial thought? Julian Go, a sociologist specializing in postcolonial theory and historical sociology, argues that these two fields are not inherently contradictory but are instead mutually beneficial. By synthesizing the works of foundational postcolonial thinkers with social scientific methodology, Go proposes a new framework for a postcolonial social science that transcends existing disciplinary limitations.

Scholars in the field recognize this work as a significant contribution to the ongoing debate regarding the decolonization of academic disciplines. Readers frequently note the high level of theoretical density, making it a text primarily suited for advanced students and researchers in sociology and political theory.