Rancière, public education and the taming of democracy /

"Rancière, Public Education and the Taming of Democracy introduces the political and educational ideas of Jacques Rancière, a leading philosopher increasingly important in educational theory. In light of his ideas, the volume explores the current concern for democracy and equality in relation t...

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Other Authors: Simons, Maarten, Masschelein, Jan
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
Series:Educational philosophy and theory special issue book series ; 17.
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Online Access:CONNECT
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Summary:"Rancière, Public Education and the Taming of Democracy introduces the political and educational ideas of Jacques Rancière, a leading philosopher increasingly important in educational theory. In light of his ideas, the volume explores the current concern for democracy and equality in relation to education. The book introduces and discusses the works of Jacques Rancière, a leading philosopher increasingly important in the field of educational theory and philosophy The volume will have a broad appeal to those in the field of education theory and philosophy, and those concerned with democracy, equal opportunities and pedagogy Balanced in its introduction of the political and educational ideas of this author and in its exploration in line with his work of some important issues in education and policy today Contributors from diverse countries and intellectual and cultural backgrounds, including the UK, US, Belgium, Sweden, Spain, France, Canada"--
Item Description:Wiley EBA
Physical Description:1 online resource (pages .)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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