Indigenous Knowledge And Sustainable Development In The Novels Of Daniel Fagunwa
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Author |
: Oluwadamilare Kohode |
Publisher |
: GRIN Verlag |
Total Pages |
: 116 |
Release |
: 2016-08-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783668275676 |
ISBN-13 |
: 366827567X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis Indigenous knowledge and sustainable development in the novels of Daniel Fagunwa by : Oluwadamilare Kohode
Master's Thesis from the year 2016 in the subject Literature - Africa, , language: English, abstract: This study reveals that Fágúnwà, in his five novels, consciously adresses the issue of sustainable development through the use of indigenous knowledge. Fágúnwà, for instance, emphasises the utilisation of the Yorùbá indigenous knowledge, such as its medicine and health care, the indigenous corpus of folktales and fables, the indigenous technology among others, for sustainable development. His inclusion of the moonlight tales in his novels is a weapon for sustainable development by inculcating the right virtues in the children and ensuring the subsistence of their indigenous culture. This will help the children to become good future leaders and members of the community. He encourages subsistence farming by all households in order to reduce hunger, unemployment and to inculcate hard work in the children. This will lead to sustainable development of self-reliance in every family. Fágúnwà also espouses relationship with neighbouring and far away towns in order to acquire more knowledge for sustainable development. He supports voyage to gain knowledge on administration, management and peaceful existence. Àkàrà Ògùn, Olówó-aiyé, Ìrèké and Àdìtú all embark on expeditions to sustain their communities. These, among others, are Fágúnwà’s ways of projecting sustainable development through the Yorùbá indigenous knowledge. Hence, this study concludes that Fágúnwà’s novels, through its reflection of the Yorùbá indigenous knowledge, project sustainable development. This means the Yorùbá indigenous knowledge if well employed will aid sustainable development. Therefore, the focus of this study on the reflection of indigenous knowledge and sustainable development in Fágúnwà novels, is believed, will instigate scholars to study more on the concept of indigenous knowledge, its significance and relevance to sustainable development.
Author |
: Godwin Odok |
Publisher |
: Ethics International Press |
Total Pages |
: 205 |
Release |
: 2023-11-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781804412084 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1804412082 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Synopsis Indigenous Knowledge Ethics for Climate Change Adaptation and Coloniality in Africa by : Godwin Odok
Even though the importance of indigenous knowledge is gradually being recognized in development studies, little attention had been given in research to the value of indigenous knowledge in climate change adaptation. This book takes up many of the research challenges articulated in the UN-commissioned Millennium Ecosystem Assessment which highlighted many uncertainties that exist about climate change issues. This book aims to address these challenges in a localized context by providing a robust evidence-base that supports improved implementation of climate change adaptation schemes in rural Africa. That is, to set up negotiations within the climate change adaptation agenda in ways that the ‘western scientific’ and ‘local-traditional practices’ can work together ethically, seriously and respectfully to combat climate change in the African continent. Interactions between indigenous knowledge systems and climate change adaptation, and resulting feedbacks are dynamic, location and time-specific, occurring at different scales, and responding to different drivers. Climate change and its adaptation strategies must be addressed as dynamic, multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral and multi-dimensional. This book will be useful to academia, community development practitioners, government and non-governmental organizations, consultants and practitioners, and students in the field of rural sociology and sustainable development, and will add to the literature that is beginning to build around indigenous knowledge and sustainable development in Africa.
Author |
: Anders Breidlid |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 216 |
Release |
: 2020-04-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781000061826 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1000061825 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Synopsis Indigenous Knowledges and the Sustainable Development Agenda by : Anders Breidlid
This book discusses the vital importance of including indigenous knowledges in the sustainable development agenda. In the wake of colonialism and imperialism, dialogue between indigenous knowledges and Western epistemology has broken down time and again. However, in recent decades the broader indigenous struggle for rights and recognition has led to a better understanding of indigenous knowledges, and in 2015 the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined the importance of indigenous engagement in contributing to the implementation of the agenda. Drawing on experiences and field work from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe, Indigenous Knowledges and the Sustainable Development Agenda brings together authors who explore social, educational, institutional and ecological sustainability in relation to indigenous knowledges. In doing so, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the concept of "sustainability", at both national and international levels, from a range of diverse perspectives. As the decolonizing debate gathers pace within mainstream academic discourse, this book offers an important contribution to scholars across development studies, environmental studies, education, and political ecology.
Author |
: Mziwoxolo Sirayi |
Publisher |
: Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages |
: 263 |
Release |
: 2021-06-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781000397369 |
ISBN-13 |
: 100039736X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Synopsis Culture and Rural–Urban Revitalisation in South Africa by : Mziwoxolo Sirayi
This book captures ground-breaking attempts to utilise culture in territorial development and regeneration processes in the context of South Africa and our 'new normal' brought by COVID-19, the fourth industrial revolution, and climate change the world over. The importance of culture in rural-urban revitalisation has been underestimated in South Africa and the African continent at large. Despite some cultural initiatives that are still at developmental stages in big cities, such as Johannesburg, eThekwini and Cape Town, there is concern about the absence of sustainable policies and plans to support culture, creativity, and indigenous knowledge at national and municipal levels. Showcasing alternative strategies for making culture central to development, this book discusses opportunities to shift culture and indigenous knowledge from the peripheries and place them at the epicentre of sustainable development and the mainstream of cultural planning, which can then be applied in the contexts of Africa and the Global South. Governmental institutions, research councils, civil society organisations, private sector, and higher education institutions come together in a joint effort to explain the nexus between culture, economic development, rural-urban linkages, grassroots and technological innovations. Culture and Rural-Urban Revitalization in South Africa is an ideal read for those interested in rural and urban planning, cultural policy, indigenous knowledge and smart rural village model.
Author |
: Marcellus F. Mbah |
Publisher |
: Springer Nature |
Total Pages |
: 446 |
Release |
: 2022-10-21 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783031123269 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3031123263 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Synopsis Indigenous Methodologies, Research and Practices for Sustainable Development by : Marcellus F. Mbah
This book states that whilst academic research has long been grounded on the idea of western or scientific epistemologies, this often does not capture the uniqueness of Indigenous contexts, and particularly as it relates to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs were announced in 2015, accompanied by 17 goals and 169 targets. These goals are the means through which Agenda 2030 for sustainable development is to be pursued and realised over the next 15 years, and the contributions of Indigenous peoples are essential to achieving these goals. Indigenous peoples can be found in practically every region of the world, living on ancestral homelands in major cities, rainforests, mountain regions, desert plains, the arctic, and small Pacific Islands. Their languages, knowledges, and values are rooted in the landscapes and natural resources within their territories. However, many Indigenous peoples are now minorities within their homelands and globally, and there is a dearth of research based on Indigenous epistemologies and methodologies. Furthermore, academic research on Indigenous peoples is typically based on western lenses. Thus, the paucity of Indigenous methodologies within mainstream research discourses present challenges for implementing practical research designs and interpretations that can address epistemological distinctiveness within Indigenous communities. There is therefore the need to articulate, as well as bring to the nexus of research aimed at fostering sustainable development, a decolonising perspective in research design and practice. This is what this book wants to achieve. The contributions critically reflect on Indigenous approaches to research design and implementation, towards achieving the sustainable development goals, as well as the associated challenges and opportunities. The contributions also advanced knowledge, theory, and practice of Indigenous methodologies for sustainable development.
Author |
: Mervyn Claxton |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 20 |
Release |
: 2010 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:744464760 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Development by : Mervyn Claxton
Author |
: Ngulube, Patrick |
Publisher |
: IGI Global |
Total Pages |
: 541 |
Release |
: 2016-09-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781522508342 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1522508341 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Synopsis Handbook of Research on Theoretical Perspectives on Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Developing Countries by : Ngulube, Patrick
There has been a growth in the use, acceptance, and popularity of indigenous knowledge. High rates of poverty and a widening economic divide is threatening the accessibility to western scientific knowledge in the developing world where many indigenous people live. Consequently, indigenous knowledge has become a potential source for sustainable development in the developing world. The Handbook of Research on Theoretical Perspectives on Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Developing Countries presents interdisciplinary research on knowledge management, sharing, and transfer among indigenous communities. Providing a unique perspective on alternative knowledge systems, this publication is a critical resource for sociologists, anthropologists, researchers, and graduate-level students in a variety of fields.
Author |
: T. Vasantha Kumaran |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 125 |
Release |
: 2007 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9556590773 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789556590777 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Synopsis Indigenous Knowledge Sytems and Sustainability by : T. Vasantha Kumaran
Author |
: Mawere, Munyaradzi |
Publisher |
: Langaa RPCIG |
Total Pages |
: 330 |
Release |
: 2015-04-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789956792696 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9956792691 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Synopsis Between Rhetoric and Reality by : Mawere, Munyaradzi
Since time immemorial, indigenous peoples around the world have developed knowledge systems to ensure their continued survival in their respective territories. These knowledge systems have always been dynamic such that they could meet new challenges. Yet, since the so-called enlightenment period, these knowledges have been supplanted by the Western enlightenment science or colonial science hegemony and arrogance such that in many cases they were relegated to the periphery. Some Euro-centric scholars even viewed indigenous knowledge as superstitious, irrational and anti-development. This erroneous view has, since the colonial period, spread like veld fire to the extent of being internalised by some political elites and Euro-centric academics of Africa and elsewhere. However, for some time now, the potential role that indigenous peoples and their knowledge can play in addressing some of the global problems haunting humanity across the world is increasingly emerging as part of international discourse. This book presents an interesting and insightful discourse on the state and role that indigenous knowledge can play in addressing a tapestry of problems of the world and the challenges connected with the application of indigenous knowledge in enlightenment science-dominated contexts. The book is not only useful to academics and students in the fields of indigenous studies and anthropology, but also those in other fields such as environmental science, social and political ecology, development studies, policy studies, economic history, and African studies.
Author |
: D. Michael Warren |
Publisher |
: Kegan Paul International |
Total Pages |
: 400 |
Release |
: 1992-08-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0710304110 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780710304117 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Synopsis Indigenous Knowledge Systems by : D. Michael Warren