Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples
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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 third edition, this bestselling book includes a co-written introduction features contributions from indigenous scholars on the book's continued relevance to current research. It also features a chapter with twenty-five indigenous projects and a collection of poetry.
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Overall I enjoyed this book. It's divided into two parts, the first being about the history of how Indigenous people have been treated throughout history, the second being the recent efforts to change what wrongs have been committed and what can be done to continue supporting Indigenous communities. I appreciate how Tuhiwai Smith didn't just write to make herself sound smart, as many academic book authors tend to do. She picked her focus and stuck to it well. ((I still don't understand positivism so I'll need to do more reading about that, that part isn't Linda's fault.)) A useful book for this aspiring Linguistics professor interested in language reclamation / revitalization work.
Description
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 third edition, this bestselling book includes a co-written introduction features contributions from indigenous scholars on the book's continued relevance to current research. It also features a chapter with twenty-five indigenous projects and a collection of poetry.
Book Information
Posts
Overall I enjoyed this book. It's divided into two parts, the first being about the history of how Indigenous people have been treated throughout history, the second being the recent efforts to change what wrongs have been committed and what can be done to continue supporting Indigenous communities. I appreciate how Tuhiwai Smith didn't just write to make herself sound smart, as many academic book authors tend to do. She picked her focus and stuck to it well. ((I still don't understand positivism so I'll need to do more reading about that, that part isn't Linda's fault.)) A useful book for this aspiring Linguistics professor interested in language reclamation / revitalization work.