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4. Becoming an Activist, Becoming a Researcher

Author : Debora de Castro Leal

Published in: Torn Many Ways

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

In this chapter, I reflect on my own career and in particular the challenges I faced as, firstly, an activist and, secondly, an academic. The journey has been difficult at times but ultimately I have come to see that activism and academic work can reflect back on each other in productive ways.

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Metadata
Title
Becoming an Activist, Becoming a Researcher
Author
Debora de Castro Leal
Copyright Year
2023
Book
Torn Many Ways

Print ISBN: 978-3-031-31641-8

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-31642-5

Copyright Year: 2023

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-31642-5_4

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