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Neglected Social Theorists of Color

Deconstructing the Margins

Edited by Korey Tillman; David R. Dickens and C.C. Herbison - Contributions by Tirth Bhatta; Moushumi Biswas; Marcus Brooks; Manisha Desai; Robert J. Durán; Simon Gottschalk; Julien Grayer; Amanda Hernandez; Heather A. O’Connell; Moushumi Roy; Rianka Roy; Maya Singhal; Sonia Valencia and Daniel R. Wildcat

Neglected Social Theorists of Color: Deconstructing the Margins provides a novel contribution to the ongoing debates concerning the canon in contemporary sociological theory. In particular, the editors argue that many scholars whose work may hold significant potential for contributions to contemporary debates in social theory go unrecognized. Still others, while not completely ignored, have fallen victim to a cultural and political climate not receptive to their work. Feminist scholars have been in the forefront of these debates, arguing that many insightful social theorists have been marginalized because of their gender. More recently, studies of individual theorists of color have appeared, but these have been limited to African American scholars such as W.E.B. Du Bois. In the present text, the editors extend this approach to include a broad diversity of theorists of color, including those of African American, Afro-Caribbean, Latinx, Asian, Asian American, and Native American backgrounds. In addition, the editors also include the work of authors who come from academic fields outside of sociology and others who are journalists, activists, or independent writers. The work has a unique format, where the authors of each chapter provide a theoretical analysis of their subject and a discussion of the contemporary significance of their work, lending to a rich discussion of underappreciated sociological scholars.

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Lexington Books
Pages: 194 • Trim: 6¼ x 9⅜
978-1-7936-4318-6 • Hardback • October 2022 • $105.00 • (£81.00)
978-1-7936-4320-9 • Paperback • April 2024 • $39.99 • (£30.00)
978-1-7936-4319-3 • eBook • October 2022 • $38.00 • (£30.00)
Subjects: Social Science / Race & Ethnic Relations, Social Science / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies, Social Science / Women's Studies, Social Science / Social Theory

David R. Dickens is professor of sociology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

C. C. Herbison is faculty emeritus at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington.

Korey Tillman is a PhD candidate in sociology at the University of New Mexico.

Contents

List of Figures

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1. Suzanne Césaire

Maya Singhal

Chapter 2. Oliver Cromwell Cox

Julien Grayer

Chapter 3. Vine Deloria, Jr.—Indigenous Iconoclast

Daniel R. Wildcat

Chapter 4. Augustus Granville Dill

Marcus Brooks

Chapter 5. (Re)Emerging from the Shadows: Charles S. Johnson and His Research on the Black Belt

Heather A. O’Connell

Chapter 6. Alfredo Mirandé: Toward the Development of Chicana/o/x Sociology

Robert J. Durán

Chapter 7. Cherríe Moraga

Amanda D. Hernandez and Sonia Valencia

Chapter 8. Krantijyoti Gyanjyoti Savitribai: The Light of Revolution and Knowledge

Rianka Roy and Manisha Desai

Chapter 9. Vijay Prashad: A Biographical and Theoretical Sketch

Moushumi Roy, Tirth Bhatta, Moushumi Biswas

Chapter 10. Psychological Errors and Digital Rumors: Revisiting Two of Shibutani’s Contributions

Simon Gottschalk

About the Contributors

"This book introduces ten notable intellectuals who have made powerful contributions to social thought, coming from struggles with colonialism, racism, patriarchy, class, and caste. Their work crosses many genres of writing and many forms of activism. We need to widen the lens in the social sciences, and this valuable collection does exactly that."


— Raewyn Connell, author of Southern Theory


This volume is a much-needed contribution to sociological theory. The editors have provided us with profiles of ten social theorists of color. The authors of each chapter bring to life the work of these neglected theorists and reveal their contemporary relevance. Furthermore, the inclusion of more applied sociologists and activists enhances our understanding of social processes and what is defined as theoretical. One especial theme of interest for readers of Symbolic Interaction that weaves throughout is that many of these theorists situate their theory in everyday experience. The book presents a convincing case for each of the theorists to be finally and fully acknowledged within social theory.


— Symbolic Interaction


As demonstrated with Singhal’s work on Césaire, Neglected Social Theorists of Color’s analysis of scholarly work, literature, and scholar activism works well alongside existing or burgeoning canonical texts to widen our own intellectual horizons. These chapters remind us that grand theory need not be the only theory and that scholars benefit from reading across disciplines and texts. Educators—from lecturers and adjuncts to professors and undergraduates seeking to reconsider their theoretical scope would benefit from this work.


— Sociology of Race and Ethnicity


Neglected Social Theorists of Color

Deconstructing the Margins

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Hardback
Paperback
eBook
Summary
Summary
  • Neglected Social Theorists of Color: Deconstructing the Margins provides a novel contribution to the ongoing debates concerning the canon in contemporary sociological theory. In particular, the editors argue that many scholars whose work may hold significant potential for contributions to contemporary debates in social theory go unrecognized. Still others, while not completely ignored, have fallen victim to a cultural and political climate not receptive to their work. Feminist scholars have been in the forefront of these debates, arguing that many insightful social theorists have been marginalized because of their gender. More recently, studies of individual theorists of color have appeared, but these have been limited to African American scholars such as W.E.B. Du Bois. In the present text, the editors extend this approach to include a broad diversity of theorists of color, including those of African American, Afro-Caribbean, Latinx, Asian, Asian American, and Native American backgrounds. In addition, the editors also include the work of authors who come from academic fields outside of sociology and others who are journalists, activists, or independent writers. The work has a unique format, where the authors of each chapter provide a theoretical analysis of their subject and a discussion of the contemporary significance of their work, lending to a rich discussion of underappreciated sociological scholars.

Details
Details
  • Lexington Books
    Pages: 194 • Trim: 6¼ x 9⅜
    978-1-7936-4318-6 • Hardback • October 2022 • $105.00 • (£81.00)
    978-1-7936-4320-9 • Paperback • April 2024 • $39.99 • (£30.00)
    978-1-7936-4319-3 • eBook • October 2022 • $38.00 • (£30.00)
    Subjects: Social Science / Race & Ethnic Relations, Social Science / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies, Social Science / Women's Studies, Social Science / Social Theory
Author
Author
  • David R. Dickens is professor of sociology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

    C. C. Herbison is faculty emeritus at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington.

    Korey Tillman is a PhD candidate in sociology at the University of New Mexico.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Contents

    List of Figures

    Acknowledgments

    Introduction

    Chapter 1. Suzanne Césaire

    Maya Singhal

    Chapter 2. Oliver Cromwell Cox

    Julien Grayer

    Chapter 3. Vine Deloria, Jr.—Indigenous Iconoclast

    Daniel R. Wildcat

    Chapter 4. Augustus Granville Dill

    Marcus Brooks

    Chapter 5. (Re)Emerging from the Shadows: Charles S. Johnson and His Research on the Black Belt

    Heather A. O’Connell

    Chapter 6. Alfredo Mirandé: Toward the Development of Chicana/o/x Sociology

    Robert J. Durán

    Chapter 7. Cherríe Moraga

    Amanda D. Hernandez and Sonia Valencia

    Chapter 8. Krantijyoti Gyanjyoti Savitribai: The Light of Revolution and Knowledge

    Rianka Roy and Manisha Desai

    Chapter 9. Vijay Prashad: A Biographical and Theoretical Sketch

    Moushumi Roy, Tirth Bhatta, Moushumi Biswas

    Chapter 10. Psychological Errors and Digital Rumors: Revisiting Two of Shibutani’s Contributions

    Simon Gottschalk

    About the Contributors

Reviews
Reviews
  • "This book introduces ten notable intellectuals who have made powerful contributions to social thought, coming from struggles with colonialism, racism, patriarchy, class, and caste. Their work crosses many genres of writing and many forms of activism. We need to widen the lens in the social sciences, and this valuable collection does exactly that."


    — Raewyn Connell, author of Southern Theory


    This volume is a much-needed contribution to sociological theory. The editors have provided us with profiles of ten social theorists of color. The authors of each chapter bring to life the work of these neglected theorists and reveal their contemporary relevance. Furthermore, the inclusion of more applied sociologists and activists enhances our understanding of social processes and what is defined as theoretical. One especial theme of interest for readers of Symbolic Interaction that weaves throughout is that many of these theorists situate their theory in everyday experience. The book presents a convincing case for each of the theorists to be finally and fully acknowledged within social theory.


    — Symbolic Interaction


    As demonstrated with Singhal’s work on Césaire, Neglected Social Theorists of Color’s analysis of scholarly work, literature, and scholar activism works well alongside existing or burgeoning canonical texts to widen our own intellectual horizons. These chapters remind us that grand theory need not be the only theory and that scholars benefit from reading across disciplines and texts. Educators—from lecturers and adjuncts to professors and undergraduates seeking to reconsider their theoretical scope would benefit from this work.


    — Sociology of Race and Ethnicity


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