Bridging Knowledge Cultures
Rebalancing Power in the Co-Construction of Knowledge
Contributor(s)
Lepore, Walter (editor)
Hall, Budd L. (editor)
Tandon, Rajesh (editor)
Language
EnglishAbstract
Establishing truly respectful, mutually beneficial, and equitable knowledge creation partnerships with diverse communities poses significant challenges for academia. Bridging Knowledge Cultures provides valuable insights into the dynamics involved and the obstacles encountered when attempting to establish meaningful research partnerships between different knowledge domains. This book goes beyond exploration by offering practical recommendations to overcome these challenges and forge effective collaboration between mainstream research institutions and community groups and organizations. This book includes ten compelling case studies conducted by research and training hubs established through the global Knowledge for Change Consortium. These case studies encompass community-university research partnerships across various geographical locations, tackling a wide range of societal issues and acknowledging the wealth of knowledge created by local communities. The overarching goal of this book is to inspire the next generation of researchers and professionals to embrace the richness of diverse perspectives and knowledge cultures. By advocating for the construction of "bridges" through practical approaches, the book encourages a shift from competition to collaboration in research. Ultimately, it aims to foster an environment where different forms of knowledge can intersect and thrive, leading to a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of the world around us.
Keywords
Knowledge for Change; bridging; co-construction of knowledge; co-creation of knowledge; community-based participatory research; community-based research; community knowledges; community-university research partnerships; Indigenous knowledge; institutional knowledge environment; knowledge creation; knowledge cultures; knowledge democracy; knowledge dissemination; knowledge practice; knowledge production; knowledge systemsDOI
10.1163/9789004687769ISBN
9789004687769, 9789004687752, 9789004687745, 9789004687769Publisher
BrillPublisher website
https://brill.com/Publication date and place
2023Classification
Education