Postcolonial Theory and the Specter of Capital

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By Vivek Chibber

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Postcolonial Theory and the Specter of Capital by Vivek Chibber critically examines and challenges the foundations of postcolonial theory, particularly its arguments against universalist categories like capitalism. Chibber argues for a return to a more universalist approach, asserting that many of the assumptions of postcolonial theory fail to explain key historical and political developments. This analysis repositions the debate about global capitalism and its impact on former colonies, aiming to bridge claims of historical specificity with broader economic forces.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a critical examination of postcolonial studies with a focus on capitalism's role in shaping societies. The author challenges dominant postcolonial theories and offers a robust defence of universalist themes in social theory, making it a compelling read for those passionate about politics and current affairs.

Postcolonial Theory and the Specter of Capital

A provocative intellectual assault on the Subalternists' foundational work.

A provocative intellectual assault on the Subalternists' foundational work

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Postcolonial theory has become enormously influential as a framework for understanding the Global South. It is also a school of thought popular because of its rejection of the supposedly universalising categories of the Enlightenment.

In this devastating critique, mounted on behalf of the radical Enlightenment tradition, Vivek Chibber offers the most comprehensive response yet to postcolonial theory. Focusing on the hugely popular Subaltern Studies project, Chibber shows that its foundational arguments are based on a series of analytical and historical misapprehensions. He demonstrates that it is possible to affirm a universalising theory without succumbing to Eurocentrism or reductionism.

Postcolonial Theory and the Specter of Capital promises to be a historical milestone in contemporary social theory.

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Vivek Chibber's Postcolonial Theory and the Specter of Capital has been praised for its incisive critique of the Subaltern Studies school and postcolonial theory, particularly their handling of capitalist relations and cultural identities. Critics like Slavoj Zizek and Noam Chomsky commend the book for exposing limitations in postcolonial thought and reaffirming the significance of Enlightenment universals. Robert Brenner and others highlight Chibber's empirical and conceptual rigour, positioning the book as a significant contribution to debates on capitalism, power, and historical sociology.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781844679768

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 March 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 501g

Pages: 318

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About the Author

Vivek Chibber is a professor of sociology at New York University and editor of the Catalyst: A Journal of Theory and Strategy.He is the author of Postcolonial Theory and the Specter of Capital and Locked in Place: State-Building and Late Industrialization in India, which won the Barrington Moore, Jr. Prize. He has contributed to, among others, the Socialist Register, American Journal of Sociology, Boston Review and New Left Review.