Sami Educational History in a Comparative International Perspective

Overview

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Sámi education in a historical and internationally comparative perspective. Despite the cross-national character of the Sámi population, academic literature on Sámi education has so far been published within the different nation states in the Sámi area, and rarely in English.

Scope and Content

Exploring indigenous educational history around the world, this collection spans from Asia to Oceania to Sápmi and the Americas. The chapters frame Sámi school history within an international context of indigenous and minority education.

Themes and Perspectives

In doing so, two narrative threads are established: both traditional history of education, and perspectives on the decolonisation of education.

Target Audience

This pioneering book will appeal to students and scholars of Sámi education, as well as indigenous education around the world.