The Life History Method

Studying People of African Descent

Doris Kakuru

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Universal Write Publications LLC
03 November 2025

Research methods: general; Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies; Black & Asian studies; Teaching skills & techniques; Science: general issues

Series: Little Black Book

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The life history method is a qualitative research approach that collects and interprets detailed personal histories to situate individual experiences within broader social, cultural, and historical contexts. While its roots trace back to early anthropological studies in colonized societies, the methods have since evolved to emphasize the power of personal storytelling, particularly within communities that have been historically misrepresented in scholarship, including people of African descent. This book critically addresses the application of life history research through the lens of Black/African Studies, with an emphasis on decolonization, epistemic justice, and culturally relevant practices. It acknowledges the colonial history of ethnographic research, where early scholars often silenced the voices of the people they studied, instead focusing on the subjects themselves. It offers an emancipatory framework for understanding Black life histories as not merely data but as sacred tools of cultural transmission.

Volume 3 in the Little Black Books on Methodology, Theory, and Praxis, this book offers scholars and researchers practical guidance on conducting life history research with Black communities. Dr. Kakuru outlines the entire research process, from project design to data collection, analysis, and knowledge dissemination, emphasizing reflexivity, ethical considerations, and the importance of cultural practices in data management. Across five chapters, the book moves beyond Eurocentric traditions of life history research, proposing transformative approaches that center Black participants and redefine systems of knowledge production..

The Life History Method is an essential resource for scholars, faculty, and researchers seeking to engage with life history research through a culturally grounded perspective that honors and affirms the lived experiences of people of African descent.

By: Doris Kakuru
Imprint: Universal Write Publications LLC
Volume: 3
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781942774532
ISBN 10: 1942774532
Series: Little Black Book
Pages: 172
Publication Date: 03 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Doris Kakuru

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