Neglected Social Theorists of Color: Deconstructing the Margins

Neglected Social Theorists of Color: Deconstructing the Margins provides a novel contribution to the canon in contemporary sociological theory, highlighting the work of scholars of color who have been marginalized due to their gender, race, or academic field. It includes a diverse range of theorists from African American, Afro-Caribbean, Latinx, Asian, Asian American, and Native American backgrounds, as well as authors from academic fields outside of sociology and journalists, activists, or independent writers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Neglected Social Theorists of Color: Deconstructing the Margins offers a fresh perspective to the ongoing discussions surrounding the canon in contemporary sociological theory. The editors contend that numerous scholars whose work holds significant potential for contributions to contemporary debates in social theory remain unrecognized. Furthermore, some scholars, while not entirely ignored, have faced challenges due to a cultural and political climate that is not receptive to their work. Feminist scholars have been at the forefront of these debates, highlighting the marginalization of many insightful social theorists due to their gender. More recently, studies of individual theorists of color have emerged, primarily focusing on African American scholars such as W.E.B. Du Bois. In the present text, the editors expand this approach to encompass a diverse range of theorists of color, including those from African American, Afro-Caribbean, Latinx, Asian, Asian American, and Native American backgrounds. Additionally, the editors include the work of authors from academic fields outside of sociology, as well as journalists, activists, and independent writers. The book adopts a unique format, where the authors of each chapter provide a theoretical analysis of their subject matter and a discussion of the contemporary significance of their work. This approach contributes to a rich discussion of underappreciated sociological scholars.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 159 x 237 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793643186