He Pou Hiringa: Grounding Science and Technology in Te Ao Māori
Author:
Katharina Rukstuhl, Maria Amoamo and Merata Kawharu (editors)
Publisher:
Bridget Williams Books
ISBN:
9781988587486
Date Published:
15 November 2021
Pages:
184
Format:
Paperback
RRP:
$14.99
'The creation of new science requires moving beyond simply understanding one another's perspectives. We need to find transformative spaces for knowledge exchange and progress.'
Maori have a long history of innovation based on matauranga and tikanga - the knowledge and values passed down from ancestors. Yet Western science has routinely failed to acknowledge the contribution of Indigenous peoples and their vital worldviews. Drawing on the experiences of researchers and scientists from diverse backgrounds, this book raises two important questions. What contribution can matauranga make to addressing grand challenges facing New Zealand and the world? And in turn, how can Western science and technology contribute to the wellbeing of Maori people and lands?
Drawing on the experiences of researchers and scientists from diverse backgrounds, this book raises two important questions. What contribution can mātauranga make to addressing grand challenges facing New Zealand and the world? And in turn, how can Western science and technology contribute to the wellbeing of Māori people and lands?
