Drawing on archives, oral narrative, and ethnographic fieldwork, this graphic novel uncovers the vibrant history of social science research and activism in Latin America.
In the 1970s, new methods of social science research began to flower in Latin America, connecting academic researchers to grassroots social movements. One of these was participatory action research, a method now used by community organisers, educational activists, and social scientists around the world.
Historieta Doble traces the roots of participatory action research to the Caribbean coast of Colombia, and to the work of visionary sociologist Orlando Fals Borda with the Colombian Peasant Movement. Beautifully illustrated, this graphic novel shows how Fals Borda combined research and theory with political participation and activism, using comics to capture rural historical memory and allow peasants to see themselves as historical actors.
This graphic history presents a fascinating journey through time, weaving Fals Borda's original research with Joanne Rappaport's contemporary reconstruction of his compelling story. The book features the artistic work of Ulianov Chalarka, whose comic panels brought Fals Borda's research to life in the 1970s. Historieta Doble is a visual and narrative feast that transcends eras, connecting the past and present within the vibrant world of Latin American comics.
"Our mandate as social scientists is to create narratives and analysis to understand the human condition. A few exceptional practitioners--Orlando Fals Borda is a luminous example--raise this mandate to greater heights: through their research, they effect social change; they make history. This book brings Fals Borda's work to life, through a collectively produced graphic medium that embodies the key to his lasting impact: an insistence that protagonists of social struggles tell their own stories, generate their own analysis, chart their own paths. The need for this mode of social inquiry has grown steadily since Fals Borda left us, which amplifies the dual purpose of this innovative book: to learn from his inspiring proyecto de vida, and to guide new cohorts of activist scholars, as they adapt his methods to the dire urgencies of the present."--Charles R. Hale, SAGE Sara Miller McCune Dean of Social Sciences, University of California Santa Barbara
"A treasure trove of insights into collaborative, participatory action research!. The book literally illustrates how the strategies of historical struggles can be documented and used today. Ideal for students interested in activist research and social justice, Historieta Doble also offers important insights into rural Afro-Colombian history, how participatory action research works, and how to draw versus write ethnography."--Lynn Stephen, University of Oregon
"A stunningly original contribution to activist scholarship that brings participatory action research vividly to life, while also dramatizing little-known histories of rural organization and resistance in Colombia's Caribbean region. Readers are drawn in by the innovative use of temporal enfoldings that engage the imagination and foreground the collaborative creative processes behind the work."--Peter Wade, University of Manchester
Joanne Rappaport is a professor emerita of Latin American literature at Georgetown University.
Lina Flrez G. is a journalist, independent researcher, and co-founder of Altais Cmics.
Pablo Perez "Altais" is a journalist, comics creator, illustrator, and co-founder of Altais Cmics.
This item is eligible for simple returns within 30 days of delivery. Return shipping is the responsibility of the customer. See our returns policy for further details.
