{"product_id":"decolonizing-the-public-library-9781783307685","title":"Decolonizing the Public Library","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDecolonizing the Public Library\u003c\/i\u003e describes the main practical, methodological and theoretical approaches to decolonizing public libraries. Using case studies and best practice from Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, the book provides a thorough understanding of the impact and legacy of imperialism, colonialism and neo-colonialism on the structure of the public library. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Through a discussion of the history and role of the public library as an agent of colonialism, this book explores how this paradigm can be reversed through decolonization, setting out anti-racism and decolonization strategies that can be practically applied to public libraries. Chapters cover \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e history and theory of racism, settler colonialism and decolonization; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e what decolonization means and how it can be applied to public libraries; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the impact and outcomes of decolonization, and how these can be measured; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e how to respond to the opposition to decolonization; and \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e practical tips and actions to implement decolonization in the library. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Pateman,Angela Meady\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Facet Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781783307685","brand":"Facet Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48531890176137,"sku":"9781783307685","price":83.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_0569fb54-1048-4f3e-bc3e-5666a69a04c2.jpg?v=1791325355","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/decolonizing-the-public-library-9781783307685","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}