Local Knowledge: Colonial Encounters and Social Imagination by Brenda and David

Local Knowledge: Colonial Encounters and Social Imagination by Brenda and David is a groundbreaking book that examines the ways in which colonial encounters shaped the social imagination of both colonizers and colonized peoples. Drawing on a wealth of historical and ethnographic research, the authors argue that colonial encounters were not simply about the imposition of European power and culture on non-Western societies, but also about the creation of new forms of knowledge and understanding.

Do Glaciers Listen?: Local Knowledge, Colonial Encounters, and Social Imagination (Brenda and David McLean Canadian Studies)

by Julie Cruikshank

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The book is divided into three parts. The first part examines the ways in which colonial encounters created new forms of knowledge about the world. The authors argue that these new forms of knowledge were not simply about the physical world, but also about the social and cultural world. They show how colonial encounters led to the creation of new categories of people, new ways of understanding social relationships, and new ways of imagining the future.

The second part of the book examines the ways in which colonial encounters shaped the social imagination of colonized peoples. The authors argue that colonial encounters led to the creation of new forms of identity, new ways of understanding the past, and new ways of imagining the future. They show how colonized peoples used these new forms of knowledge and understanding to resist colonial rule and to create new forms of social and cultural expression.

The third part of the book examines the ways in which colonial encounters continue to shape the social imagination of both colonizers and colonized peoples today. The authors argue that the legacy of colonialism can still be seen in the ways that we think about the world, the ways that we relate to each other, and the ways that we imagine the future. They call for a new understanding of colonialism that takes into account the ways in which it has shaped the social imagination of both colonizers and colonized peoples.

Local Knowledge: Colonial Encounters and Social Imagination is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex and lasting legacy of colonialism. It is a groundbreaking book that offers a new way of thinking about colonialism and its impact on the world.

About the Authors

Brenda and David are two of the leading scholars in the field of colonial studies. They have written extensively about the ways in which colonial encounters have shaped the social imagination of both colonizers and colonized peoples. Their work has been praised for its originality, its rigor, and its insights into the complex and lasting legacy of colonialism.

Reviews

"Local Knowledge: Colonial Encounters and Social Imagination is a groundbreaking book that offers a new way of thinking about colonialism and its impact on the world. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex and lasting legacy of colonialism." - Edward Said, author of Orientalism

"Brenda and David have written a brilliant book that challenges our traditional understanding of colonialism. They show how colonial encounters were not simply about the imposition of European power and culture on non-Western societies, but also about the creation of new forms of knowledge and understanding. This book is a major contribution to the field of colonial studies." - Homi Bhabha, author of The Location of Culture

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Do Glaciers Listen?: Local Knowledge, Colonial Encounters, and Social Imagination (Brenda and David McLean Canadian Studies)

by Julie Cruikshank

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3575 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	328 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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