Toward a glocal theory for Iranian social sciences

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ID2401922
AuthorsNasser Fakouhi (University of Tehran, Iran)
Year2016
Volume16
Issue2-3
Pages201-212
Publication date2016-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAnthropological Theory (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1463-4996 • E-ISSN: 1741-2641
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1463499616661954
OpenAlexW2518919359
LanguageEN
References cited26

In this essay, I describe a perspective of what we may call a 'Southern Theory' in Iran. Historical and contemporary conditions in Iran have mediated against the development of such a theory, yet could, if reflexively approached, produce a glocal theory. In exploring the issue via Iran, I note the necessity of emphasizing the diversity of thought encompassed by the Southern Theory, and of considering the different time/spaces of the South. The essay has a critical approach regarding current social and scientific relations in and out of Iran in the social sciences in general, and particularly in anthropology. In this way, I try to rethink the question of English as a scientific lingua franca, considering the short and long consequences of such an approach

Diversity (politics · Epistemology · Globalization · Glocalization · Lingua franca · Linguistics · Perspective (graphical · Political science · Social science · Sociology · Anthropology · Islamic Studies and History · Law · Mathematics · Philosophy · Religion and Society Interactions · Social and Cultural Dynamics

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