Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples - Brossura

Smith, Linda Tuhiwai

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1848139500 ISBN 13: 9781848139503

Casa editrice: Zed Books, 2012

Riassunto

To the colonized, the term 'research' is conflated with European colonialism; the ways in which academic research has been implicated in the throes of imperialism remains a painful memory. This essential volume explores intersections of imperialism and research - specifically, the ways in which imperialism is embedded in disciplines of knowledge and tradition as 'regimes of truth.' Concepts such as 'discovery' and 'claiming' are discussed and an argument presented that the decolonization of research methods will help to reclaim control over indigenous ways of knowing and being.

Now in its eagerly awaited second edition, this bestselling book has been substantially revised, with new case-studies and examples and important additions on new indigenous literature, the role of research in indigenous struggles for social justice, which brings this essential volume urgently up-to-date.

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Recensione:

'We have needed this book. Academic research facilitates diverse forms of economic and cultural imperialism by shaping and legitimating policies which entrench existing unjust power relations. Linda Tuhiwai Smith's powerful critique of dominant research methodologies is eloquent, informed and timely. Her distinctive proposals for an indigenous research agenda are especially valuable. Decolonization, she reminds us, cannot be limited to deconstructing the dominant story and revealing underlying texts, for none of that helps people improve their current conditions or prevents them from dying. This careful articulation of a range of research methodologies is vital, welcome and full of promise.' --Laurie Anne Whitt, Professor of Philosophy, Michigan Technological University

L'autore:

Linda Tuhiwai Smith (Ngati Awa and Ngati Porou) is a Professor of Education and Mâori Development and Pro Vice Chancellor Mâori at the University of Waikato in Hamilton New Zealand.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Zed Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1848139500
• ISBN 13: 9781848139503
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 240