De-Centering Global Sociology: The Peripheral Turn in Social Theory and Research

De-Centering Global Sociology explores the challenges posed to sociological theory and social science research by a growing need to foreground perspectives from subaltern groups, marginal categories, the Global South, and other politically peripheral regions. It proposes new places to build social theory beyond Europe and the United States and highlights the impacts of de-centering critical concepts in public policy and education.

Format: Hardback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The demand to prioritize perspectives from subaltern groups, marginalized categories, the Global South, and other politically peripheral regions poses significant challenges to sociological theory and social science research. In response, De-Centering Global Sociology offers a radical reevaluation of established assumptions within sociological thought and research. This book showcases the consequences of de-centering critical concepts in public policy and education, while also proposing new avenues for the development of social theory beyond Europe and the United States. It engages in discussions on the present and future of the social sciences, highlighting the importance of a peripheral turn in understanding global phenomena.

This peripheral turn also has significant implications for the development of pedagogical practices, curricula, and educational research that aim to promote inclusivity and global citizenship. The book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and academics interested in global social theory, decolonial and postcolonial studies, political theory, feminism, critical race theory, economic sociology, inequality studies, urban sociology, and the sociology of work, religion, and education. It will particularly appeal to those with a focus on citizenship, social policy, conviviality, social integration, and solidarity, as well as new perspectives on multicultural education.

By challenging the dominant narratives and centering the voices of marginalized groups, De-Centering Global Sociology contributes to a more inclusive and equitable understanding of the world. It encourages scholars to explore alternative frameworks and methodologies that can better account for the diverse experiences and perspectives of societies across the globe. Through its insightful analysis and innovative proposals, this book plays a crucial role in shaping the future of sociological theory and social science research.

Weight: 550g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367514815