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DECOLONIZING GEOGRAPHY: An Introduction: By Sarah A. Radcliffe. Cambridge, U.K.: Polity Press, 2022. xx and 274 pp.; glossary, index, bibliog. $64.95 (cloth), isbn978-1-509541591; $22.95 (paper), isbn978150954167; $18.00 (open eBook), isbn9781509541614.

Authors :
Scarpaci, Joseph L.
Source :
Geographical Review. Mar2024, Vol. 114 Issue 2, p272-274. 3p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

"Decolonizing Geography: An Introduction" by Sarah A. Radcliffe explores the decolonization of Anglophone geographical curricula. The book emphasizes the importance of approaching fieldwork with humility, respecting local knowledge, and avoiding the imposition of Western paradigms. It calls for action to avoid blinders, respect counternarratives, question official histories, acknowledge privilege, employ collaborative research, and entertain alternative epistemologies. The book also highlights the significance of indigenous environmental knowledge in physical geography and addresses the lack of diversity in the discipline. Overall, "Decolonizing Geography" offers a comprehensive exploration of decolonial approaches in geography and provides practical examples and suggestions for further research. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00167428
Volume :
114
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Geographical Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175875183
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00167428.2022.2107364