Coloniality and Decolonisation in the Nordic Region

This book explores critical discussions about coloniality, decoloniality, and decolonization in the Nordic region, offering diverse perspectives and engaging with issues such as Islamic feminism, racialization, extractivism, and creolizing subjectivities. It extends the dialogue in decolonial thinking to concrete problems in the Nordic region, making it of interest to scholars in various fields.

Format: Hardback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into critical discussions about coloniality, decoloniality, and decolonization in the Nordic region. By presenting a diverse range of perspectives from the Nordic peoples, often overlooked in current research, the book explores the intricate processes of decolonization underway in this region. It examines a wide array of topics, including Islamic feminism, racialization and agency among Muslim youths, indigenizing distance language education for the Sami, extractivism and resistance among the Sami, the Nordic international development endeavor through education, Swedish TV reporting on Venezuela, creolizing subjectivities across Roma and non-Roma worlds and hierarchies, and the whitewashing and sanitization of decoloniality in the Nordic region.

Through its engagement with these issues, the book extends the rich dialogue that has emerged internationally in decolonial thinking and applies it to concrete and critical problems in the Nordic region. It appeals to scholars of history of ideas, anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, postcolonial studies, international development studies, legal sociology, and (intercultural) philosophy with an interest in coloniality and decolonial social change.

The book's chapters are organized in a way that allows for a seamless flow of ideas and provides a comprehensive understanding of the topics discussed. Each chapter is written by experts in their respective fields, ensuring that the content is both authoritative and accessible to a wide audience.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers seeking to understand the complexities of coloniality, decoloniality, and decolonization in the Nordic region. It offers a wealth of insights and perspectives that will contribute to the ongoing dialogue about these critical issues and help shape our understanding of the world.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032274867