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Book SynopsisThis book argues that Linguistics, in common with other disciplines such as Anthropology and Sociology, has been shaped by colonization. It outlines how linguistic practices may be decolonized, and the challenges which such decolonization poses to linguists working in diverse areas of Linguistics. It concludes that decolonization in Linguistics is an ongoing process with no definite end point and cannot be completely successful until universities and societies are decolonized too. In keeping with the subject matter, the book prioritizes discussion, debate and the collaborative, creative production of knowledge over individual authorship. Further, it mingles the voices of established authors from a variety of disciplines with audience comment and dialogue to produce a challenging and inspiring text that represents an important step along the path it attempts to map out.
Trade ReviewI have been learning so much from the Global Virtual Forum that I eagerly anticipated reading this book. It did not disappoint. From its moving tribute to Atila Calvente to its polyglossic treatment of knowledge and the question of who has the warrant to legitimize it, this book is both informative and inspirational, summoning us all to join in decolonizing linguistics. * Diane Larsen-Freeman, Professor Emerita, University of Michigan, USA *
This second volume from the Global Virtual Forum constitutes wading-the-languaging of decolonizing linguistics. Shaking off academia’s naturalized publishing regimes, it aligns with new creative waves-of-thinking that offer cascading waterfalls and deep currents that do the important work of disturbing mythical promises of universalistic truths. Scholars of all shades and denominations need to immerse themselves in these waterways. * Sangeeta Bagga-Gupta, Jönköping University, Sweden *
In this thought-provoking and inspirational book, readers will find themselves invited to engage in dialogues about the various aspects of decolonial challenges, which reflect the different iterations of commitment to decolonization among the contributing authors. It is a treat if you are open to rethinking what language is and envisioning an alternative, inclusive intellectual trajectory of decolonial linguistics. * Mari Haneda, Pennsylvania State University, USA *
Table of ContentsDedication
Magda Madany-Saa: Interlude: In Memory of Átila Calvente
Gratitudes and Acknowledgements
Peter E. Jones: Foreword
Sinfree Makoni, Cristine Severo, Ashraf Abdelhay, Anna Kaiper-Marquez and Višnja Milojičić: Why 'Shades of Decolonial Linguistics'?
Chapter 1. David Bade: Living Theory and Theory that Kills: Language, Communication and Control
Chapter 2. Salikoko S. Mufwene: An Iconoclast’s Approach to Decolonial Linguistics
Chapter 3. Robin Sabino: Giving Jack His Jacket: Linguistic Contact in the Danish West Indies
Chapter 4. John Joseph: Challenging the Dominance of Mind over Body in the History of Language Analysis
Chapter 5. Peter de Souza and Rukmini Bhaya Nair: Keywords for India: A Conceptual Lexicon for the 21st Century
Chapter 6. Tommaso Milani: Queer Anger: A Conversation on Alliances and Affective Politics
Chapter 7. Bonny Norton: Identity and the African Storybook Initiative: A Decolonial Project?
Chapter 8. Nick Riemer: Domination and Underlying Form in Linguistics
Chapter 9. Alison Phipps and Piki Diamond: Decolonising Multilingualism: A Practice-Led Approach
Višnja Milojičić and Rafael Lomeu Gomes: Epilogue
Index
