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Why Indigenous Literatures Matter (Indigenous Studies),Used
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Winner, PROSE Awards 2019Shortlisted, ACQL Gabrielle Roy Prize for Literary Criticism 2018Winner, NAISA Award Best Subsequent Book 2018Part survey of the field of Indigenous literary studies, part cultural history, and part literary polemic, Why Indigenous Literatures Matter asserts the vital significance of literary expression to the political, creative, and intellectual efforts of Indigenous peoples today.In considering the connections between literature and lived experience, this book contemplates four key questions at the heart of Indigenous kinship traditions: How do we learn to be human? How do we become good relatives? How do we become good ancestors? How do we learn to live together? Blending personal narrative and broader historical and cultural analysis with close readings of key creative and critical texts, Justice argues that Indigenous writers engage with these questions in part to challenge settlercolonial policies and practices that have targeted Indigenous connections to land, history, family, and self. More importantly, Indigenous writers imaginatively engage the many ways that communities and individuals have sought to nurture these relationships and project them into the future.This provocative volume challenges readers to critically consider and rethink their assumptions about Indigenous literature, history, and politics while never forgetting the emotional connections of our shared humanity and the power of story to effect personal and social change. Written with a generalist reader firmly in mind but addressing issues of interest to specialists in the field, this book welcomes new audiences to Indigenous literary studies while offering more seasoned readers a renewed appreciation for these transformative literary traditions.Selected as an Equity, Justice, and Inclusion Community Read by the Association of University Presses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Why Indigenous Literatures Matter'? A: The book explores the vital significance of Indigenous literary expression in relation to political, creative, and intellectual efforts of Indigenous peoples, focusing on key questions of kinship and community.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Why Indigenous Literatures Matter' is Daniel Heath Justice, a notable scholar in Indigenous studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 10, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 260 pages.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback format.
- Q: Is 'Why Indigenous Literatures Matter' suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is written with a generalist reader in mind while also addressing themes of interest to specialists in Indigenous literary studies.
- Q: What awards has the book received? A: The book won the PROSE Awards in 2019 and was short-listed for the ACQL Gabrielle Roy Prize for Literary Criticism in 2018, as well as winning the NAISA Award for Best Subsequent Book in 2018.
- Q: Does the book provide a survey of Indigenous literary studies? A: Yes, it serves as part survey of the field of Indigenous literary studies, blending cultural history and literary polemic.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the author offer in the book? A: Justice blends personal narrative with historical and cultural analysis, emphasizing how Indigenous writers engage with questions of kinship and community.
- Q: What can readers expect to gain from this book? A: Readers can expect to critically rethink assumptions about Indigenous literature and appreciate its emotional connections and potential for social change.