Decolonizing political economy and postcolonial studies
Postmodernism as an epistemological project still reproduces a particular form of coloniality. A decolonial perspective requires a broader canon of thought that would require taking seriously the epistemic insights of critical thinkers from the global South. [ more ]
"Le Monde diplomatique" (Berlin) enjoys the view from Slovenia's presidential balcony; "Krytyka" debates genocide; "Osteuropa" compiles a green book on eastern Europe; "Vikerkaar" revisits the Bronze Soldier debate; "Merkur" is wary of the Left's use of opinion polls; "Roots" poses the Macedonian question; "L'Homme" thematizes caring and fighting women; and "Esprit" watches the world in a hurry.
born 1956, Professor for Law and Legal Studies at LaTrobe University. Her publications include: Law as Culture, 1997; The Drama of the Courtroom, 2000. She lives in Melbourne, Australia.
Taboos and Clichés
After September 11, the weight of public opinion kept different, not just dissenting, ideas at bay. The authors document here possible interpretations of what happened which never got a public hearing. [more]
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