To know more of what it is and what it is not: Pacific research on the move
| dc.contributor.author | Sanga, Kabini | |
| dc.contributor.author | Reynolds, Martyn | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-01-29T20:18:07Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-01-29T20:18:07Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2017 | en |
| dc.description.abstract | To name something is to stake a claim, an action which, while having a moment of origin, requires dynamic attention to context and development. This article discusses the naming of Pacific research. It offers a brief but timely reminder of the genealogy of the field before approaching a number of issues of contemporary concern. These include the need for placing new work within existing patterns and models of research; the importance of balancing enthusiasm with careful locative work; the value of respectful critique and ongoing re-framing; insightful discernment as a counter to the hegemonic tendencies of colonialism and assimilation; and the creative tension of connection and separation within a Pacific paradigm. Ultimately, research and researchers must pay heed to those who follow, avoiding clutter and preparing a useful space for future generations. | en |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2463-641X | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10092/14973 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/904 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies | en |
| dc.rights | CC BY 4.0 | en |
| dc.rights.uri | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
| dc.subject | legacy | en |
| dc.subject | Moana theory | en |
| dc.subject | genealogy | en |
| dc.subject | naming | en |
| dc.subject | Pacific research | en |
| dc.title | To know more of what it is and what it is not: Pacific research on the move | en |
| dc.type | Journal Article | en |