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Decolonizing Solidarity
Dilemmas and Directions for Supporters of Indigenous Struggles
by Clare Land
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In this highly original and much-needed book, Clare Land interrogates the often fraught endeavours of activists from colonial backgrounds seeking to be politically supportive of Indigenous struggles. Blending key theoretical and practical questions, Land argues that the predominant impulses which drive middle-class settler activists to support Indigenous people cannot lead to successful alliances and meaningful social change unless they are significantly transformed through a process of both public political action and critical self-reflection. Based on a wealth of in-depth, original research, and focussing in particular on Australia, where - despite strident challenges - the vestiges of British law and cultural power have restrained the nation's emergence out of colonizing dynamics, Decolonizing Solidarity provides a vital resource for those involved in Indigenous activism and scholarship.
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An essential work to be read by all non-Indigenous scholars and activists seeking solidarity with Indigenous struggles across the world
Endorsements
Excellent ... The book is written in a way that is accessible to a range of allies outside academic circles and speaks to real case studies which can be resonate with other contexts.' Linda Tuhiwai Smith, author of Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples 'Decolonizing Solidarity is a nuanced and insightful examination of the complexity and challenges of being an ally to Indigenous struggles. It serves as an excellent and much-needed guide for all of us working for, with, or on behalf of marginalized and disenfranchised communities.' Paul Kivel, educator, activist and author of Uprooting Racism 'Claire Land has written a thoughtful and thought-provoking book. Both profound and practical, she poses vital questions to the reader interested in solidarity and social change.' Patta Scott-Villiers, Institute of Development Studies 'In this excellent book, Land covers an exceptional breadth of issues with considerable aplomb. It is a provocative and lively read, rich with data that brings indigenous voices to the fore. A hugely welcome contribution.' Damien Short, School of Advanced Study
Author Biography
Clare Land is a long-time supporter of Indigenous struggles. She works on research at Victoria University’s Moondani Balluk Indigenous Academic Unit, supports social change projects at the Reichstein Foundation, and consults to community organizations on race relations. Clare has been engaged since 1998 with the history and present of settler colonialism. An Anglo-identified non-Aboriginal person living and working in south-east Australia, inspired by Aboriginal struggles, she has undertaken community-based organizing in solid support of a range of Aboriginal-led campaigns. Since 2004 Clare has collaborated with Krauatungulung (Gunai)/Djapwurrung (Gunditjmara) man Robbie Thorpe on campaigns, projects and a long-running radio programme on 3CR in Fitzroy, Melbourne, which focuses on colonialism and resistance.
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Zed Books is a critical and dynamic publisher, committed to increasing awareness of important international issues and to promoting diversity, alternative voices and progressive social change. We publish on politics, development, gender, the environment and economics for a global audience of students, academics, activist and general readers. Run as a workers’ collective, Zed Books aims to operate in an ethical and environmentally sustainable way. Autumn 2016 catalogue
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- Publisher Zed Books
- Publication Date July 2015
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781783601721
- Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 18.99 GBP
- Pages336
- ReadershipProfessional and Scholarly
- Publish StatusPublished
- Edition1
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