Handbook of Social Justice in Education - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0805859284 ISBN 13: 9780805859287

Publisher: Routledge, 2008

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"While providing theoretical arguments, the handbook provides concrete examples and experiences....this volume is a rich compendium of events; of the works of social movements and activists; and of school and classroom practices that illustrate how social justice can be achieved in education."--Education Review, May 2010

Synopsis:

The "Handbook of Social Justice in Education" - a comprehensive, up-to-date review of the field - addresses, from multiple perspectives, education theory, research, and practice in historical and ideological context, with an emphasis on social movements for justice.Each of the nine sections explores a primary theme of social justice and education: Historical and Theoretical Perspectives, International Perspectives on Social Justice in Education, Race and Ethnicity, Language and Identity: Seeking Social Justice in Education Gender, Sexuality and Social Justice in Education Bodies, Disability and the Fight for Social Justice in Education Youth and Social Justice in Education, Globalization: Local and World Issues in Education, The Politics of Social Justice Meets Practice: Teacher Education and School Change Classrooms, Pedagogy, and Practicing Justice. Timely and essential, this is a must-have volume for researchers, professionals, and students across the fields of educational foundations, multicultural/diversity education, educational policy, and curriculum and instruction.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0805859284
• ISBN 13: 9780805859287
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 792
• Editor: Ayers William, Quinn Therese M., Stovall David