
- 608 pages
- English
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About this book
A landmark collection of essays exploring M?ori history, cultural exchange, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Knowledge Is a Blessing on Your Mind gathers the selected writings of Dame Anne Salmond, a distinguished scholar whose work has illuminated the complexities of M?ori and European interactions for over forty years. From her groundbreaking studies of M?ori ceremonial gatherings to her insightful analyses of the Treaty of Waitangi and contemporary environmental challenges, Salmond weaves together history, anthropology, and indigenous perspectives to offer a powerful vision for a more just and sustainable future.
This collection is essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand's past, present, and future. It is for scholars, students, and all those who are interested in M?ori history, anthropology, and cultural studies.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- 1. A Scholarās Life (2013)
- 2. Eruera: An Epilogue (1981)
- 3. Institutional Racism at the University of Auckland (1983)
- 4. MÄori Epistemologies (1985)
- 5. Theoretical Landscapes: On Cross-Cultural Conceptions of Knowledge (1982)
- 6. Pathways in Te Ao MÄori (1984)
- 7. Antipodean Crab Antics (1994)
- 8. Ruataraās Dying (1999)
- 9. The Trial of the Cannibal Dog, or, Why Did Captain Cook Die? (1996)
- 10. Their Body is Different, Our Body is Different (2004)
- 11. McDonald Among the MÄori (1999)
- 12. With Artists
- 13. Of Women
- 14. Te Tiriti o Waitangi (2010)
- 15. On Environmental Questions
- 16. Entangled Worlds: Kosmos Lecture, Berlin (2019)
- 17. What is Anthropology? (2019)
- Notes
- Bibliography of Anne Salmond Works
- References and Sources
- Glossary