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Postcolonialism and Social Theory in Arabic

By Dietrich Jung

Postcolonialism and Social Theory in Arabic Law

Postcolonialism and Social Theory in Arabic

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Since Edward Said's publication of Orientalism in 1978, so-called Western social theory and its claim to universal analytical validity has been exposed to severe criticism. Scholars from the field of postcolonial studies were most vocal in criticizing the Eurocentric nature of the conceptual apparatus of the social sciences. Indeed, contemporary social theory almost exclusively refers to the historical experiences of Western Europe and North America. Yet what is the alternative to these Eurocentric frameworks? Many postcolonial critics use very few non-English sources and tend to focus on the deconstruction of European and American theories.
The chapters of this volume provide a turn of perspective. The authors critically reflect upon the concepts of so-called Western social theory by engaging with social science literature and social theory in Arabic. Questions addressed include: What are the concepts, themes, and historical narratives in contemporary Arabic social theory? In which ways do Arab social theorists provide us with alternatives to the conceptual apparatuses employed by so-called Western social theory? To what extent are Arab and Western social theories entangled with each other?
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
220
Release Date:
2025-09-13
Publication Date:
2025-09-13
Publisher:
Humana
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
3031636511
ISBN13:
9783031636516
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
291 g
Height:
148 cm
Width:
210 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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