Postcolonial Sociology

by Julian Go

Book Overview

Postcolonial theory has enjoyed wide influence in the humanities but for social science, and in particular sociology, its implications remain elusive. This special volume brings together leading sociologists to explore the concept of postcolonial sociology, with brand new postcolonial readings of canonical thinkers like Karl Marx, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim and Robert Park. Chapters consider whether or not postcolonial theory is compatible with sociology;...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1781906033
• ISBN13: 9781781906033
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
• Length: 341 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 9.1"