Explore the critical significance of ‘place’ in social science research with this essential academic volume. It masterfully bridges environmental and Indigenous studies, drawing on spatial and decolonizing theory to advance research methodology and methods. Discover critical place inquiry, offering a framework to ethically address settler colonialism, globalization, and environmental degradation. This book is vital for PhD scholars and academics in India seeking to integrate place explicitly and politically into their research, fostering new possibilities for collaboration and action.