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The Authentic Dissertation - Alternative Ways of Knowing, Research and Representation (Paperback)
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The Authentic Dissertation - Alternative Ways of Knowing, Research and Representation (Paperback)
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The Authentic Dissertation is a road map for students who want to
make their dissertation more than a series of hoop-jumping
machinations that cause them to lose the vitality and
meaningfulness of their research. Students and tutors are presented
with practical guidance for the kind of alternative dissertations
that many educators believe are needed to move Doctoral and
Master's level work beyond the limitations that currently stifle
authentic contributions for a better world. Drawing on his
Cherokee/Creek ancestry and the Raramuri shamans of Mexico the
author explores how research can regain its humanist core and find
its true place in the natural order once more. Four Arrows provides
a degree of "credibility" that will help graduate students
legitimize their ideas in the eyes of more conservative university
committees. This inspiring book will also help academics who
sincerely want to see these alternative forms but are concerned
about the rigor of "alternative" dissertation research and
presentation. The featured dissertation stories tap into more
diverse perspectives, more authentic experience and reflection, and
more creative abilities. They are, in essence, spiritual
undertakings that Honour the centrality of the researcher's voice,
experience, creativity and authority Focus more on important
questions than on research methodologies per se Reveal virtues
(generosity, patience, courage, respect, humility, fortitude, etc.)
Regard the people's version of reality The goal of this book is not
to replace the historical values of academic research in the
western tradition, but to challenge some of these values and offer
alternative ideas that stem from different, sometimes opposing
values.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
June 2008 |
First published: |
2008 |
Authors: |
Donald Trent Jacobs
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
262 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-44223-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
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LSN: |
0-415-44223-0 |
Barcode: |
9780415442237 |
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