Global knowledge production in the social sciences

Global knowledge production in the social sciences

by Wiebke Keim

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An innovative contribution to debates on the internationalization and globalization of the social sciences, this book pays particular attention to their theoretical and epistemological reconfiguration in the light of postcolonial critiques and critiques of Eurocentrism. Bringing together theoretical contributions and empirical case studies from around the world, including India, the Americas, South Africa, Australia and Europe, it engages in debates concerning public sociology and explores South-South research collaborations specific to the social sciences. Contributions transcend established critiques of Eurocentrism to make space for the idea of global social sciences and truly transnational research. Thematically arranged and both international and interdisciplinary in scope, this volume reflects the different theoretical and thematic backgrounds of the contributing authors, who enter into dialogue and debate with one another in the development of a more inclusive, more representative and more theoretically relevant stage for the social sciences. A rigorous critique of the contemporary state of the social sciences as well as an attempt to find another way of doing transnational sociology, Global Knowledge Production in the Social Sciences will appeal to scholars of sociology, political science and social theory with interests in the production of social scientific knowledge, postcolonialism and transnationalism in research.--

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    How does the concept of "Eurocentrism" manifest in the academic training and reading lists we encounter today, and how did reading this book challenge or reinforce your awareness of these biases?

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    Wiebke Keim emphasizes moving beyond merely critiquing Eurocentrism to actively creating a "global social science." What does a truly inclusive and transnational social science look like in practice, and what structural barriers prevent us from achieving it?

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    The book highlights the importance of South-South research collaborations. In your own field, community, or professional life, how often do you see knowledge flowing horizontally between developing regions rather than vertically from the Global North, and why does this matter?

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