Official Knowledge: Democratic Education in a Conservative Age

Apple, Michael W.

ISBN 10: 0415926149 / ISBN 13: 9780415926140

Published by Routledge, 1999

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Synopsis:

A powerful examination of the rightist resurgence in education and the challenges it presents to concerned educators, Official Knowledge analyzes the effects of conservative beliefs and strategies on educational policy and practice. Apple looks specifically at the conservative agenda's incursion into education through the curriculum, textbook adoption policies and the efforts of the private and business sectors to centralize its interests within schools. At the same time, however, he points out areas of hope for the future, showing how students and teachers have continued the struggle and are now successfully engaged in building more democratic education policies and practices. Finally, Apple writes in personal terms about his own teaching techniques and work with students which challenge some of the ideological and educational policies and practices of the Right.

About the Author:

Michael W. Apple is John Bascom Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is the editor of the Critical Social Thought series (Routledge).

Bibliographic Details

Title: Official Knowledge: Democratic Education in ...
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good
Edition: 2nd Edition