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Ethnic and Cultural Dimensions of Knowledge: 8 (Knowledge and Space, 8)
. Ed(S): Meusburger, Peter; Freytag, Tim; Suarsana, Laura
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hardcover. Editor(s): Meusburger, Peter; Freytag, Tim; Suarsana, Laura. Series: Knowledge and Space. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHMC; JNA; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 710.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer Switzerland
Number of pages
314
Condition
New
Series
Knowledge and Space
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319218991
SKU
V9783319218991
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