| African, American and European Trajectories of Modernity: Past Oppression, Future Justice? Contributor(s): Wagner, Peter (Editor) |
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ISBN: 147440040X ISBN-13: 9781474400404 Publisher: Edinburgh University Press OUR PRICE: $123.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Political Science | International Relations - General - History | World - General |
| Dewey: 909 |
| LCCN: 2015410662 |
| Series: Annual of European and Global Studies Eup |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (1.45 lbs) 312 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: African, American and European Trajectories of Modernity asks why, from some moment onwards, 'Europe' and 'the rest of the world' entered into a particular relationship. This relationship was not merely one of domination but one that was conceived as a kind of superiority; more specifically, as an 'advance' in historical time. Towards this end, the volume first analyses the emergence of this Atlantic modernity, then proceeds to compare aspects of contemporary Southern modernity, focusing on Brazil, Chile and South Africa. Finally, it explores the dynamics of contemporary modernity worldwide, looking at the relationship between past oppression and injustice and expectations for future freedom and justice. |