Colonialism and Modern Social Theory. Gurminder K. Bhambra

      

       Table of Contents

      1  Cover

      2  Dedication

      3  Title Page

      4  Copyright Page

      5  Preface and Acknowledgements

      6  Introduction: Colonialism, Historiography, and Modern Social Theory The Idea of Modern Society Empires and European Colonialism Contemporary Sociology and the Construction of Its Canons Decolonising European Social Theory Notes

      7  1. Hobbes to Hegel: Europe and Its Others Private Property and Possession in Early Liberal Thought Hobbes: The States of Nature and of Society Locke: Property and Self-Determination Stadial Theory and the Idea of Progress Hegel and the Master–Slave Relation Conclusion Notes

      8  2. Tocqueville: From America to Algeria Between Aristocratic and Democratic Rule The New (Settler Colonial) Nation and Its Three Races The Haitian Revolution Slavery and Abolition On Algeria Conclusion Notes

      9  3. Marx: Colonialism, Capitalism, and Class From Estates to Classes The Critique of Modern Society The Capitalist Mode of Production The Real Subordination of Labour Class Struggle and Politics Conclusion Notes

      10  4. Weber: Religion, Nation, and Empire Capitalism and Social Structure The Spirit of Capitalism, the Spirit of Freedom The Modern State A Methodology for Social Science? Conclusion Notes

      11  5. Durkheim: Modernity and Community Milieu, Sociology, and Social Reform Method Types of Solidarity Modern Community and Its Discontents Moral Individualism, Nationalism, and the Question of Religion Conclusion Notes

      12  6. Du Bois: Addressing the Colour Line Colour Prejudice Double Consciousness, Domination, and Equality Black Reconstruction The Colour Line and Colonialism Race, Caste, and Class Conclusion Notes

      13  Conclusion: The Fictions of Modern Social Theory Notes

      14  Bibliography

      15  Index

      16  End User License Agreement

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