Marxism and education
Subtitle: renewing the dialogue, pedagogy, and culture
By: edited by Peter E. Jones
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9780230111691
Subjects: EDUCATION / Curricula; Critical pedagogy; Education; Socialism and education; EDUCATION / Philosophy & Social Aspects; EDUCATION / Multicultural Education; Philosophy
Description: "Marxist thinking can offer a critical understanding of education in an international context. Jones tackles these issues from a variety of angles and perspectives, taking advantage of recent theoretical innovations in Marxist analysis as well as the personal experiences of educational practitioners with Marxist commitments. With a specific focus on pedagogical practices as cultural practices, this book combines detailed case studies of local situations with broad, critical overviews of global development and challenges"--
Notes: includes bibliographical references and indexes.