Beyond the Master's Tools?

This volume provides essential strategies for decolonizing research methods in the social sciences, fostering new perspectives and practices.

This insightful volume provides a comprehensive collection of strategies aimed at decolonizing research methodologies within the social sciences. It draws upon both methodological frameworks and extensive empirical experiences to challenge existing global knowledge orders. The book emphasizes the importance of epistemological critique, particularly through the lens of postcolonial thought, and presents actionable strategies for decolonizing social science methodologies and educational practices. This resource will be invaluable for scholars in International Relations and other academic disciplines focused on understanding global order.

The book is structured to first address the decolonization of intellectual history within the social sciences. It then transitions to discussions on social science methodology, culminating in practical suggestions for educational and didactical approaches in academic settings. Notably, Beyond the Master's Tools? breaks away from traditional research article formats, incorporating diverse mediums such as spoken word and interviews with scholar-activists, thereby enriching the dialogue around these critical issues.

Ultimately, this volume empowers researchers to engage in reflexive and contextually aware knowledge production that is better equipped to tackle contemporary global challenges. By fostering a constructive critique, the perspectives offered in Beyond the Master's Tools? encourage a re-evaluation of methodologies and methods, paving the way for new insights, archives of knowledge, and a deeper understanding of the practices involved in social science research concerning global order.