Recovering Black Storytelling in Qualitative Research Paperback |9780367747336|

Afrofuturist Qualitative Methodologies offer a radical shift in how we collect and interpret human experience, and S.R. Toliver’s groundbreaking work is the essential guide for this evolution. Recovering Black Storytelling in Qualitative Research challenges the traditional, often Eurocentric, constraints of data analysis by re-centering the power of the Black imagination. This theoretical research manual provides a framework for using science fiction, fantasy, and folklore as legitimate analytical lenses. Within this innovative volume, Toliver demonstrates how storytelling can be a tool for both liberation and academic rigor. Engaging with these narrative strategies allows researchers to capture the nuances of Black life that standardized coding often misses.

About the Book

This book focuses on the practical application of Afrofuturist Qualitative Methodologies within the "Futures of Data Analysis" series. The book provides a detailed methodological experience by illustrating how Black girls’ stories can be recovered and amplified through speculative fiction. Toliver uses this scholarly platform to introduce "Endarkened Storywork," a technique that honors ancestral knowledge while looking toward a more equitable future. Every chapter of this Routledge text is a masterclass in blending art with social science, making it a critical resource for ethnographers and narrative inquirers. This pioneering work is a centerpiece of the social justice and education collection at Nybookshub.

What You’ll Learn / Why Read

Mastering Afrofuturist Qualitative Methodologies involves understanding the "Dreaming" phase of research—where participants and researchers co-create future possibilities. Through the lens of this analytical resource, you will explore how to move beyond "damage-centered" research toward "desire-centered" storytelling. This book explains the importance of visual and textual metaphors in representing complex identities. By pursuing academic innovation through the Toliver method, you learn to validate "fictional" data as a source of profound truth. These interpretive techniques are vital for any researcher committed to decolonizing their practice and honoring the diverse ways humans make meaning.

Author Bio

S.R. Toliver, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Literacy and Secondary English Education whose work focuses on the representation of Black girls in speculative fiction. Her expertise in Afrofuturist Qualitative Methodologies has positioned her as a leading voice in the "Futures of Data Analysis" movement. Her dedication to epistemic justice ensures that Black stories are not just heard, but are used to transform the landscape of qualitative research.

Product Details

• Author: S.R. Toliver

• Publisher: Routledge; 1st edition

• Language: English

• Format: Paperback / Hardcover

• ISBN-13: 978-0367747336

• Series: Futures of Data Analysis in Qualitative Research

• Pages: 162 pages

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Is this book suitable for graduate-level research? Absolutely; it is specifically designed for Afrofuturist Qualitative Methodologies courses and graduate students looking to expand their analytical toolkits.

Does it include practical examples of data analysis? Yes, the book features case studies and specific examples of how to apply speculative lenses to interview transcripts and field notes.

Is this the official Routledge 1st edition? Yes, Nybookshub stocks the authentic first edition released as part of the influential "Futures of Data Analysis" series.

How does this differ from traditional narrative inquiry? While narrative inquiry looks at past and present stories, this speculative framework actively utilizes "future-thinking" to envision possibilities that do not yet exist in the current social structure.

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