Political Sociologies of the Cultural Encounter: Essays on Borders, Cosmopolitanism, and Globalization

This book challenges traditional social scientific fields by offering transdisciplinary scholarship that rejects the limitations imposed by established boundaries. It explores and embraces contemporary political sociology following the 'global and 'cultural turns, interrogating categories such as state, civil society, family, migration, citizenship, and identity. It will be of interest to scholars of International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, Political Sociology, Social Theory, Geography, Area studies, and European studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book delves into transdisciplinary scholarship, boldly challenging the established agendas and markers within traditional social scientific fields. It firmly establishes the notion that the exploration of significant global cultural and political economies thrives when approached from a perspective that rejects the confines imposed by disciplinary, conceptual, symbolic, or material boundaries. Renowned established and early career academics actively engage with contemporary political sociology, embracing the transformative 'global and 'cultural turns of recent decades. Categories such as state, civil society. society, family, migration, citizenship, and identity are critically examined, often revealing their inadequacy in capturing the intricate complexities of the global landscape. This book also addresses the limitations of global theory, the complexities of global citizenship, and the intricate relationship between globalization and situated and mobile subjects and objects.

With its wide-ranging insights, this book appeals to scholars across a diverse array of disciplines, including International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, Political Sociology, Social Theory, Geography, Area studies, and European studies. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to expand their understanding of the complex dynamics shaping our world today. By transcending traditional boundaries, this book offers a fresh perspective on the pressing issues of our time, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and paving the way for innovative research and policy interventions.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367520021