The Emerging Arctic Humanities (original) (raw)
2015, Journal of northern studies/Journal of Northern studies
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The Arctic is increasingly becoming a prominent subject within the humanities, moving beyond traditional natural science studies to encompass environmental history, cultural narratives, and socio-political discourses. This emerging scholarship reflects a critical engagement with Arctic issues, requiring interdisciplinary approaches that integrate diverse perspectives. A call for innovative narratives and responsible scholarship aims to reshape our understanding of the Arctic as a dynamic part of global humanity, suggesting that the exceptionalism previously associated with Arctic studies is giving way to a more interconnected view.
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