Decolonizing Methodologies by Linda Tuhiwai Smith

Decolonizing Methodologies by Linda Tuhiwai Smith

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An essential text that critically examines the basis of Western research, and the positioning of the indigenous as 'Other.'

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Decolonizing Methodologies by Linda Tuhiwai Smith

'A landmark in the process of decolonizing imperial Western knowledge.' Walter Mignolo, Duke University 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.
Equips indigenous scholars with a series of methodological and political strategies for developing research that is enabling and empowering* Aileen Moreton-Robinson, Indigenous Studies Research Network, Queensland University of Technology *
Linda Tuhiwai Smith's trail-blazing book is one of the greatest contributions towards instilling pride and dignity in indigenous peoples all over the world. * Harald Gaski, University of Tromsø, Norway. *
Persuasive, evocative, and enduring. * Margaret Kovach, University of Saskatchewan *
A text of broad intellectual reach and political depth, this book transformed the fields of educational research and critical epistemology. * Michelle Fine, City University New York *
This second edition will secure and expand the place of this book as a classic in the field of indigenous methodologies. * Patti Lather, Ohio State University *
A landmark in the process not only of decolonizing methodology, but of decolonizing imperial Western knowledge and ways of knowing. * Walter Mignolo, Duke University *
Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith is Vice-Chancellor with responsibilities for Maori development at the University of Waikato, New Zealand as well as Dean of the School of Maori and Pacific Development.
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ISBN 13 9781848139503
ISBN 10 1848139500
Title Decolonizing Methodologies
Author Linda Tuhiwai Smith
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Zed Books
Year published 2012-05-10
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.