Why we need a non-eurocentric history of sociology

In this article, the author reviews the arguments and proposals presented by Carlos Sell in “The destruction of the classics of Sociology: Democratization or homogenization?” in this volume of RBS, critically analyzing them and offering other perspectives and solutions. The author argues that a non-Eurocentric history of sociology is the best strategy to build a global sociology that recognizes the diversity of the social world.

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Revista Brasileira de Sociologia - RBS
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2025-09-24
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https://doi.org/10.20336/rbs.1126
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Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice
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Why we need a non-eurocentric history of sociology

João Marcelo Ehlert Maia
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Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice
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Why we need a non-eurocentric history of sociology

João Marcelo Ehlert Maia
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In this article, the author reviews the arguments and proposals presented by Carlos Sell in “The destruction of the classics of Sociology: Democratization or homogenization?” in this volume of RBS, critically analyzing them and offering other perspectives and solutions. The author argues that a non-Eurocentric history of sociology is the best strategy to build a global sociology that recognizes the diversity of the social world.

Revista Brasileira de Sociologia - RBSVol. 13
Fundação Getulio Vargas (BR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 65%
Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice
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