Collaborative Programs in Indigenous Communities: From Fieldwork to Practice

by Barbara Harrison

Harrison's book is a valuable reference for developing collaborative programs between indigenous groups and outside experts. In it she outlines the process of program design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, for formal or pilot programs. The rich case study materials provides details on collaborative programs in economic development, education, social services, and health. Her book will be an essential tool in anthropological practice and research methods, for courses in ethnographic methods, comparative indigenous studies, multicultural education, and Native American studies. Visit the School of Maori and Pacific Development Web site at the University of Waikato, New Zealand.

272 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2001