Cultural Practices and Transitions in Education |
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| Author:
| Tolonen, Tarja
Palmu, Tarja |
| Editor:
| Lappalainen, Sirpa |
| ISBN: | 978-1-872767-48-2 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2012 |
| Publisher: | Tufnell Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $26.35 |
Book Description:
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An important collection of texts taking a critical perspective on the politics and practises of education. Authors from different disciplines, countries and cultures focus on equality and social justice. From starting points in cultural and feminist studies they analyse how differences and marginalities are constructed in different educational contexts. The themes of methodology, citizenship, transistions, girlhood and equlaity are all explored and illustrated using empirical examples...
More DescriptionAn important collection of texts taking a critical perspective on the politics and practises of education. Authors from different disciplines, countries and cultures focus on equality and social justice. From starting points in cultural and feminist studies they analyse how differences and marginalities are constructed in different educational contexts. The themes of methodology, citizenship, transistions, girlhood and equlaity are all explored and illustrated using empirical examples from Nordic countries, the UK and USA.