Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples
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refreshing and helpful
While the academic tone is sometimes needlessly offputting for a layman such as myself, I have found this to be a deeply stimulating book with application beyond the stated scope. It helped me see things in my own (very different) tribe, and I'm intrigued by how I've seen these methodologies applied to "decolonization of the mind." I could see the relevance of many things immediately, but other times I found myself wishing there were more stories/examples to flesh out the generalities or principles -- I wouldn't have minded if the book were longer if it had included more examples.
Hard read, but important content
This was an assigned reading for my BA program. It is written very scholarly and has very important information that we should all be considering. I would encourage everyone to read and think about what is presented. I do feel that sometimes the information was a bit repetitive throughout the chapters, sometimes I felt that I had already read pretty much what she wrote previously, but overall a good academic read.
A must read
The important message contained in this book has not dated since it was first published. While oriented towards a Māori cultural context, the book is of relevance to those wanting to investigate the topic of indigenous methodologies in pretty well any cultural context. The information in the book is well organised, easily accessible and engaging. The authors writing style is easy to follow, purposeful, confronting and at times delightfully insightful. As an academic and researcher of many years it takes a well written book and thoughtful organisation of ideas to get me past a chapter. Yet I found it difficult to put this book down and after reading it cover to cover, I would read it again and use it as a research aid. Finally, the contents of this book should not be considered relevant to indigenous readers only. I would recommend this book to all citizens and especially those working in government administration, planning, research, education economic and or policy contexts.
I am appreciative
I learned so much from this book, and I can not say enough positive about it. The dialogue is open, honest, and promotes an agenda of life long learning and being humble. All who learn, work, and teach in social science must read this book.
Must have
Want to know about conducting research in an ethical responsible matter taking into account the viewpoints of the indigenous communities, this is the bible to open up your mind and expand your knowledge beyond the conventional qualitative and quantitative analysis in research methodology
Great book!
The book is perfect!
perfect
it took about 10 days to arrive. i believe its condition was listed as used: good but it was in perfect condition. doesn't even look like it's been read before. thank you!
Necessary, Life-Changing Book
Necessary, life-changing book if you are a scholar, activist, or organizer. Can not recommend it enough. If I could buy it for all my friends, I would. It’s simple to understand, provides wonderful examples, it’s clear and direct and provides a great historical analysis + key frameworks for engaging in meaningful and critical work.
Interesting read
The book has given me a little insight about how to become a good and thorough researcher in an academic field.
Mandatory
This text should be mandatory in education, especially secondary and post-secondary. It should also be read by educators and leaders, to help realize the tendencies that are employed in order to maintain colonial structures of inequity. These structures result in success for the oppressor’s descendants and death for Indigenous languages & ways of Knowing.
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