African Societies

This book addresses a notable gap in African sociological knowledge by leveraging extensive empirical data covering all 54 African countries and drawing on historical insights from across the continent. Offering a nuanced understanding of African society, it signifies an unprecedented endeavour committed to unravelling the intricate tapestry of African society. The analysis presented in the book goes into the dynamic evolution of sociological topics, their interconnections with African knowledge, the identification of contemporary themes, methodological diversity, and contemporary challenges and issues of indigenisation, decolonisation, and promoting an Africa-centered sociology.

Offers a comprehensive exploration of African sociology Includes ongoing discussions surrounding indigenisation, decolonisation, and Africa-centric sociology Draws on a wealth of empirical data on 54 African countries and the historical insights cultivated across the continent

Autorentext

R. Sooryamoorthy is a Professor of Sociology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He is also a Research Fellow at the DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in STI Policy, Stellenbosch University, South Africa.

Inhalt

1. Sociology in Africa.- 2. Social Sciences and Sociology.- 3. Sociological Knowledge.- 4. Co-authorship and Collaboration.- 5. Citations.- 6. Topics.- 7. Knowledge and Departmental Nexus.- 8. On the Global Stage.- 9. Debates and Discourses.