Global Psychology from Indigenous Perspectives
Visions Inspired by K. S. Yang
Kwang-Kuo Hwang editor Kuang-Hui Yeh editor Louise Sundararajan editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Published:27th May '20
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This volume celebrates the visions of a more equitable global psychology as inspired by the late Professor K. S. Yang, one of the founders of the indigenous psychology movement. This unprecedented international debate among leaders in the field is essential for anyone who wishes to understand the movement from within—the thinking and the vision of those who are the driving forces behind the movement. This book should appeal to scholars and students of psychology, sociology, anthropology, ethnology, philosophy of science, and postcolonial studies.
“In order for Indigenous psychologists to make more critical engagements, they would have to address the formation of their disciplinary identity on the basis of culture. Is it possible to reimagine the identity of indigenous psychology? Is it necessary to engage with power? Some contributors have given affirmative answers. Rachel Sing-Kiat Ting and her associates’ transdisciplinary research explores the possibility of addressing culture in tandem with power. … This story once again reminds readers of Teo and Afsin’s caution … .” (Zhipeng Gao, Theory & Psychology, May 2, 2022)
ISBN: 9783030351243
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295 pages
2020 ed.