Ethnic and Cultural Dimensions of Knowledge

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Synopsis

This book presents theoretical and methodical discussions on local knowledge and indigenous knowledge. It examines educational attainment of ethnic minorities, race and politics in educational systems, and the problem of losing indigenous knowledge. It comprises a broad range of case studies about specifics of local knowledge from several regions of the world, reflecting the interdependence of norms, tradition, ethnic and cultural identities, and knowledge. The contributors explore gaps between knowledge and agency, address questions of the social distribution of knowledge, consider its relation to communal activities, and inquire into the relation and intersection of knowledge assemblages at local, national, and global scales. The book highlights the relevance of local and indigenous knowledge and discusses implications for educational and developmental politics. It provides ideas and a cross-disciplinary scientific background for scholars, students, and professionals including NGO activists, and policy-makers.

Book details

Edition:
1st ed. 2016
Series:
Knowledge and Space (Book 8)
Author:
Peter Meusburger, Tim Freytag, Laura Suarsana
ISBN:
9783319219004
Related ISBNs:
9783319218991
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2019-09-10
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2016
Copyright by:
Springer International Publishing, Cham 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Earth Sciences, Education, Nonfiction, Science, Social Studies