Indigenous Knowledge in Taiwan and Beyond

The book "Indigenous Knowledge in Taiwan and Beyond" offers a comprehensive analysis of indigenous knowledge in Taiwan compared to other indigenous knowledge systems worldwide. It is divided into four interconnected sections that highlight the diversity and significance of indigenous knowledge. The first section addresses the development of an indigenous knowledge and education system in Taiwan, as well as ethical issues related to research on indigenous knowledge. The second section presents various forms of indigenous knowledge and engages in a theoretical dialogue between indigenous studies and studies of colonial settlements. The concluding part includes the trans-indigenous journey of Paiwan author Dadelavan Ibau to Tibet. This book is aimed at readers in the fields of indigenous, colonial, and decolonial studies and provides valuable conceptual tools for examining indigenous knowledge from comparative and relational perspectives. It is particularly relevant for anyone interested in Taiwan studies and seeking an ethical approach to indigeneity in a classical settler colonial context.