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How to Foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in Geography
Theory, Praxis, and Shaping our Future
9781035310753 Edward Elgar Publishing
Responding to increasing interest in fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) in geography, Guo Chen and LaToya E. Eaves lead a rich volume of three parts from over 40 authors from leading geographers, diverse intellectuals, and advocates from various subdisciplinary fields and interconnected world regions. This book engages readers in historical and empirical facts and epistemological interventions from Black, Latinx, Indigenous and Asian-American geographies, as well as Women of Colour, queer, trans, and disabled geographers, offerings abundant practical examples on how to foster DEIJ, and introduces new directions and methods.
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Responding to increasing interest in fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) in geography, Guo Chen and LaToya E. Eaves lead a rich volume of three parts from over 40 authors to represent cutting-edge scholarship and real-world examples from leading geographers, diverse intellectuals, and advocates from various subdisciplinary fields and interconnected world regions.
Examining the foundations of why DEIJ matters in geography, this book engages readers in historical and empirical facts and a number of epistemological interventions from Black, Latinx, Indigenous and Asian-American geographies, as well as Women of Colour, queer, trans, and disabled geographers. It also provides theory-informed, yet hands-on guidance on how to foster DEIJ across academia, through geography unit leadership, school geography, graduate students, undergraduate teaching, and mentorship for safe and inclusive fieldwork. Ultimately, this book envisions the future of geographical knowledge-making with most recent examples about how to embrace DEIJ in a wide range of fields, including mapping and geographic information systems (GIS), physical geography and environmental science, radical geography, human geography, and urban geography.
How to Foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in Geography is an important read for students, researchers and academics in all subdisciplines of geography, across human, environmental, and physical geography, regional geography, geographic methods, and geographical education, as well as those interested in feminist geography, decolonial and anti-racist geography, and critical geography approaches. The book is also beneficial to practitioners and policymakers aiming to foster DEIJ in higher education in the social sciences, natural sciences, arts and humanities.
Examining the foundations of why DEIJ matters in geography, this book engages readers in historical and empirical facts and a number of epistemological interventions from Black, Latinx, Indigenous and Asian-American geographies, as well as Women of Colour, queer, trans, and disabled geographers. It also provides theory-informed, yet hands-on guidance on how to foster DEIJ across academia, through geography unit leadership, school geography, graduate students, undergraduate teaching, and mentorship for safe and inclusive fieldwork. Ultimately, this book envisions the future of geographical knowledge-making with most recent examples about how to embrace DEIJ in a wide range of fields, including mapping and geographic information systems (GIS), physical geography and environmental science, radical geography, human geography, and urban geography.
How to Foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in Geography is an important read for students, researchers and academics in all subdisciplines of geography, across human, environmental, and physical geography, regional geography, geographic methods, and geographical education, as well as those interested in feminist geography, decolonial and anti-racist geography, and critical geography approaches. The book is also beneficial to practitioners and policymakers aiming to foster DEIJ in higher education in the social sciences, natural sciences, arts and humanities.
Critical Acclaim
‘This is a powerful book that reimagines geography’s future through the lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. By bridging interdisciplinary insights and global perspectives, this remarkable group of contributors offers both theoretical and practical guidance on fostering a more inclusive and transformative geographic community for all students, scholars, and practitioners. Together, they assess what we know, what we can do, and what steps should come next as we move forward.’
– Ken Foote, University of Connecticut, USA; Past president and fellow, American Association of Geographers, Past president, National Council for Geographic Education
‘This comprehensive edited book by a diverse group of geographers identifies the problem of severe underrepresentation in the field of geography; explains why this continues to exist; and advocates strategies to remove the barriers to achieving DEI and justice in geography. I recommend this book.’
– Joe T. Darden, Michigan State University, USA
‘This powerful collection is a map to a better future for Geography and the Geosciences, laying out “what we know, what can we do, and what is next”. The authors present both the intellectual roots of geographers’ collective labor to grow a more just, inclusive, equitable and diverse field, and clear blueprints for how we can expand that work now and into the future. From the epistemic riches of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous geographies to best practices for reciprocal scholarship, inclusive fieldtrips, and classroom practices, there are chapters in this volume for every geographic subfield and every geographer.’
– Rebecca Lave, Indiana University, USA
‘At last, a genre setting book for geographers that engages critically with the broad inclusivity framework of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. Drawing globally on diverse voices and experiences, the book not only makes the case for DEIJ, but importantly how we can make it more inclusive through teaching, research, mentoring, and outreach, while also outlining possibilities for what is next to come. It will be essential reading for those with a commitment to change within our discipline.’
– Linda Peake, York University, Canada
– Ken Foote, University of Connecticut, USA; Past president and fellow, American Association of Geographers, Past president, National Council for Geographic Education
‘This comprehensive edited book by a diverse group of geographers identifies the problem of severe underrepresentation in the field of geography; explains why this continues to exist; and advocates strategies to remove the barriers to achieving DEI and justice in geography. I recommend this book.’
– Joe T. Darden, Michigan State University, USA
‘This powerful collection is a map to a better future for Geography and the Geosciences, laying out “what we know, what can we do, and what is next”. The authors present both the intellectual roots of geographers’ collective labor to grow a more just, inclusive, equitable and diverse field, and clear blueprints for how we can expand that work now and into the future. From the epistemic riches of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous geographies to best practices for reciprocal scholarship, inclusive fieldtrips, and classroom practices, there are chapters in this volume for every geographic subfield and every geographer.’
– Rebecca Lave, Indiana University, USA
‘At last, a genre setting book for geographers that engages critically with the broad inclusivity framework of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. Drawing globally on diverse voices and experiences, the book not only makes the case for DEIJ, but importantly how we can make it more inclusive through teaching, research, mentoring, and outreach, while also outlining possibilities for what is next to come. It will be essential reading for those with a commitment to change within our discipline.’
– Linda Peake, York University, Canada
