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Bourdieu recontextualized: Redefinitions of western critical thought in the periphery

This article analyses the redefinition of global discourse in semi-peripheral settings; it proposes a model for the semi-peripheral recontextualization of critical discourses originating from the western core of the global intellectual system. The process of redefinition of global discourses in … Continue reading

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Pedagogy of Freedom: Ethics, Democracy, and Civic Courage

Pedagogy of Freedom is a stirring culmination of Paulo Freire’s life work. It is in no way a conclusion or a summation: it is a text that urges its readers to become, to reach towards still untapped possibility. The themes … Continue reading

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A Pedagogy for Liberation: Dialogues on Transforming Education

Two world renowned educators, Paulo Freire and Ira Shor, speak passionately about the role of education in various cultural and political arenas. They demonstrate the effectiveness of dialogue in action as a practical means by which teachers and students can … Continue reading

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The Routledge international handbook of Critical Education

The Routledge International Handbook of Critical Education is the first authoritative reference work to provide an international analysis of the relationship between power, knowledge, education, and schooling. Rather than focusing solely on questions of how we teach efficiently and effectively, … Continue reading

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The Enigma of Capital and the Crisis of Capitalism

For three centuries the capitalist system has shaped western society, informed its rulers, and conditioned the lives of its people. Has the time come to move beyond it? Using his unrivalled knowledge of the subject, David Harvey lays bare the … Continue reading

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Critical Pedagogy Primer

“The second edition of the Critical Pedagogy Primer not only introduces the topic but also provides a vision for the future of the critical pedagogy. Kincheloe’s notion of an “evolving criticality” makes sure that critical pedagogy will continue to be … Continue reading

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