Rethinking Modernity
| Author | : G. Bhambra |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 206 |
| Release | : 2007-04-11 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230206410 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230206417 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (417 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Rethinking Modernity by : G. Bhambra
Download or read book Rethinking Modernity written by G. Bhambra and published by Springer. This book was released on 2007-04-11 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arguing for the idea of connected histories, Bhambra presents a fundamental reconstruction of the idea of modernity in contemporary sociology. She criticizes the abstraction of European modernity from its colonial context and the way non-Western "others" are disregarded. It aims to establish a dialogue in which "others" can speak and be heard.
