Epistemic Decolonization A Critical Investigation into the Antic
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Epistemic Decolonization
D. A. Wood
Epistemic Decolonization A Critical Investigation into the Anticolonial Politics of Knowledge
D. A. Wood Dillard University New Orleans, LA, USA
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For Claire
Acknowledgments
This book is the result of over eight years of research, travel, workshops, false starts, indelibly frank conversations, revisions, and love. The end result would not have been possible without the constant support, patience, and generosity of so many friends, family members, mentors, and colleagues, not all of whom I can mention here. For everyone who had a hand in shaping and supporting this work, I offer my sincerest gratitude. To my parents, without whom I would not have been able to pursue those intellectual endeavors about which I am most passionate. To my spouse and friend, Claire, who has supported me in every respect since we met. To Zack Hugo, for being an incomparable, constant friend and for always challenging me to grow both philosophically and personally. To Yannik Thiem, who helped to guide my teaching and research during my time at Villanova in innumerable, selfless ways. To Reiland Rabaka, whose work has inspired my own, whose generosity and kindness have been unparalleled, and whose words of wisdom and encouragement have always been timely. To Gabriel Rockhill, for his critical eye and practical guidance on earlier versions of
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