Bhambra, Gurminder K.
Colonialism and Modern Social Theory
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509541300
- author:
- Bhambra, Gurminder K.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 22.7 x 15.5 x 2.2 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Emigration & Immigration,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Colonialism and Modern Social Theory by Gurminder K. Bhambra and John Holmwood explores how European colonialism and empire shaped the development of modern social theory, laying the groundwork for much of contemporary thought. The authors examine the work of influential thinkers such as Hobbes, Hegel, Tocqueville, Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and Du Bois, highlighting both the critical omissions and misrepresentations of colonialism in their ideas. By re-examining these founding figures through a fresh lens, Bhambra and Holmwood argue for a reconstruction of social theory that can provide new insights into contemporary social thought. This insightful book offers a nuanced understanding of the legacies of colonialism in modern society, shedding light on the limitations and possibilities of social theory.
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