Possessing Polynesians – The Science of Settler Colonial Whiteness in Hawai`i a…
Duke University Press
Explore the complex relationship between science, whiteness, and colonialism in Hawai'i and Oceania with "Possessing Polynesians: The Science of Settler Colonial Whiteness in Hawai'i and Oceania." This insightful book by Maile Renee Arvin delves into the historical and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous populations. Key Features: * In-depth analysis of the role of science in justifying colonial expansion. * Focuses on the construction of whiteness and its implications for racial hierarchies. * Examines the specific contexts of Hawai'i and the broader Oceania region. * Provides a critical perspective on the legacies of colonialism. "Possessing Polynesians" offers a crucial examination of how scientific discourses have been used to legitimize and perpetuate colonial power structures, ultimately contributing to the dispossession and marginalization of Indigenous peoples. A must-read for those interested in critical race theory, postcolonial studies, and the history of science. Product Summary: Possessing Polynesians, Science, Settler Colonialism, Whiteness, Hawai`i, Oceania, Maile Renee Arvin, Duke University Press, Book, Paperback.
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