{"product_id":"first-gen-docs-personal-political-and-intellectual-perspectives-from-the-first-generation-doctoral-experience-9789004690486","title":"First-Gen Docs: Personal, Political, and Intellectual Perspectives from the First-Generation Doctoral Experience","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection is an inspiring compilation of personal narratives that delve into the remarkable journeys of first-generation doctoral graduates in education. It unveils their struggles, triumphs, and transformations as they navigate academia, driven by passion and a commitment to breaking barriers. Their stories depict resilience, resistance, and the pursuit of excellence as they confront the challenges of being the first in their families to embark on the rigorous, intellectually demanding path of obtaining a doctoral degree. From diverse backgrounds, cultures, and disciplines, some of these first-gen docs now serve as advisers to the next generation of doctoral students.     Readers will be captivated by narratives of sacrifice, courage, and academic identity formation, shedding light on the transformative impact on families and communities. First-Gen Docs: Personal, Political, and Intellectual Perspectives from the First-Generation Doctoral Experience underscores the role of mentors, allies, and inclusivity, inspiring future generations in academia and beyond.    Contributors are: Nur Diyanah Anwar, Miguel Baique, Nina Bascia, Kathy Bickmore, Jinny Menon, Elizabeth Montaño, Newton Asakhulu Mukolwe, R. Nanre Nafziger, Yecid Ortega, Crystena A. H. Parker-Shandal, Rosaisela Rodriguez, Janel Janiczek Smith and Zora Wolfe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeries Editor’s Foreword: The Doctoral Journey in Education   Brent Bradford  Acknowledgments  About the Cover   Lorrie Gallant  List of Figures  Contributors’ Quotes  Notes on Contributors    1 Navigating the Scholarly Path as a First-Generation Doctoral Student:   Personal, Political, and Intellectual Perspectives   Crystena A. H. Parker-Shandal    PART 1: Building Resilience and Grit for Academic Growth: Voices of   First-Generation Doctoral Graduates  2 The Crooked Path: Storied Moments in My Doctoral Journey   Jinny Menon    3 The End of the Climbing Lane: Completing a PhD in Education in   Kenya   Newton Asakhulu Mukolwe    4 Identities, Experiences, and the Looking-Glass: Reflections on Navigating   the Doctoral Journey   Nur Diyanah Anwar    5 Sparking the Flame Within: From the Slums to the Academic World   Yecid Ortega    6 “Coming Home”: A Juxtaposition of Returning “Home” as a First-  Generation Doctoral Student  \u0026amp;esmp;Miguel Baique    7 Looking Backward to Move Forward: One First-Generation Doctoral   Student’s Journey  \u0026amp;esmp;Janel Janiczek Smith    8 The Journey Within: Inner Resonances of Doctoral Soundings  \u0026amp;esmp;R. Nanre Nafziger    PART 2: Culminating Success and Beyond: Adviser   Perspectives    9 (Almost) Every Doctoral Student Is a First-Generation Doctoral   Student  \u0026amp;esmp;Nina Bascia    10 First-Generation Chicanas with Doctorates Advocating for the Next   Generation of Educational Leaders  \u0026amp;esmp;Elizabeth Montaño and Rosaisela Rodriguez    11 Program Supports for First-Generation Education Doctoral Students: A   Faculty Perspective  \u0026amp;esmp;Zora Wolfe    Final Thoughts  Afterword  \u0026amp;esmp;Kathy Bickmore","brand":"Brill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53210878869847,"sku":"9789004690486","price":43.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/first-gen-docs-personal-political-and-intellectual-perspectives-from-the-first-generation-doctoral-experience-9789004690486","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}