WINNER OF:Frantz Fanon Outstanding Book from the Caribbean Philosophical AssociationCanadian Political Science Association’s C.B. MacPherson PrizeStudies in Political Economy Book Prize Over the past forty years; recognition has become the dominant mode of negotiation and decolonization between the nation-state and Indigenous nations in North America. The term “recognition†shapes debates over Indigenous cultural distinctiveness; Indigenous rights to land and self-government; and Indigenous peoples’ right to benefit from the development of their lands and resources.In a work of critically engaged political theory; Glen Sean Coulthard challenges recognition as a method of organizing difference and identity in liberal politics; questioning the assumption that contemporary difference and past histories of destructive colonialism between the state and Indigenous peoples can be reconciled through a process of acknowledgment. Beyond this; Coulthard examines an alternative politics—one that seeks to revalue; reconstruct; and redeploy Indigenous cultural practices based on self-recognition rather than on seeking appreciation from the very agents of colonialism.Coulthard demonstrates how a “place-based†modification of Karl Marx’s theory of “primitive accumulation†throws light on Indigenous–state relations in settler-colonial contexts and how Frantz Fanon’s critique of colonial recognition shows that this relationship reproduces itself over time. This framework strengthens his exploration of the ways that the politics of recognition has come to serve the interests of settler-colonial power.In addressing the core tenets of Indigenous resistance movements; like Red Power and Idle No More; Coulthard offers fresh insights into the politics of active decolonization.
#2552773 in Books Checkmark Books 2003-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .80 x 9.06 x 12.16l; 1.10 #File Name: 0816053324189 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An outstanding resourceBy Stratiotes Doxha TheonThis is an outstanding atlas of an oft-neglected area of history. The details in the maps are unparalleled and ideal for the historian. As a military history enthusiast; additional levels of battle maps would have been wonderful but even without them this is a fine collection with an appropriate level of text subservient to the cartography. Exactly what one would want in such a focused atlas. For more detailed historical and political commentary; you will want to seek out additional books in that genre to complement this atlas.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Brian M. O'RourkeExtremely useful book to explore Islamic history at a time when we are challenged by Islam around the world.14 of 15 people found the following review helpful. Masterpiece of illustrated historyBy Mani TadayonThis book is overflowing with beautiful maps; fascinating photos and insightful descriptions. I find Nicolle's Historical Atlas of the Islamic World to be one of the best introductions to the history of the Muslim world. The layout is astounding; and puts much pricier atlases; even the Oxford Atlas of World History; to shame.One should note that this is not just a history of the Muslim religion; but a broad description of the history and culture of Muslim countries; covering Spain; Africa; Central Asia; Southeast Asia and of course the Middle East.Mr. Nicolle's approach to Islam combines sympathy and neutrality. He is obviously one of the most eminent authorities on the Muslim world.
