Alien Concepts and South Asian Reality: Responses and Reformulations - Couverture rigide

Oommen, T. K.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0803992041 ISBN 13 : 9780803992047

Editeur : SAGE Publications Inc, 1995

Synopsis

"The papers are marked by a high degree of intellectual perspicacity and help us to reformulate certain "alien" concepts to our indigenous needs.... Oommen gives us a competent analysis of the extant situation. His "reformulation" could act as the springboard of fresh political thinking to resolve the present crises."--The Tribune"The attempt to re-examine some of the prevalent social science theories is a very relevant exercise. It is a book which should be of interest not only to social scientists but also social activists."--Social ActionTraditionally, third world countries have been viewed as being useful only in determining the hegemony of either capitalism or socialism. Alien Concepts and South Asian Reality takes a giant leap forward in establishing independent Indian social science thought. Basing his concepts on empirical evidence from Asia, Author T. K. Oommen thoughtfully reformulates various well-known theories and assertively shakes off the "intellectual colonialism" that third-world countries have been subject to in the past.Innovative and bold, this volume offers a synthesis of information for social scientists and scholars all over the world. Recommended for studies in the following subject areas: sociology, social anthropology, social and political thought, political science, psychology, and social movements.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: SAGE Publications Inc
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0803992041
• ISBN 13: 9780803992047
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 253
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible