Critical multiculturalism : uncommon voices in a common struggle / edited by Barry Kanpol and Peter McLaren.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kanpol, Barry.

McLaren, Peter, 1948-

Series:

Critical studies in education and culture series.

Critical studies in education and culture series, 1064-8615

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Critical pedagogy.

Multicultural education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (280 p.)

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Bergin & Garvey, 1995.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This collection explores the way in which critical theory and practice can unite into a common vision of democratic hope. While each author has his or her own specialty, the thread of shared dreams is portrayed in a call for solidarity. The separate viewpoints are drawn together to constitute a democratic platform for an enlightened critical education agenda. From narrative to critical ethnography, case studies explore the multicultural and power struggles of states, districts, and schools. Intimately connected to all contributions in this collection is the commitment of each author to similar

Contents:

Contents; Series Foreword; Introduction: Resistance Multiculturalism and the Politics of Difference; 1 Educational Change and the Crisis of the Left: Toward a Postmodern Educational Discourse; 2 Radical Democracy, the Politics of Difference, and Education; 3 The Fringe Dwellers: African American Women Scholars in the Postmodern Era; 4 Multicultural Education and Postmodernism: Movement Toward a Dialogue; 5 The Politics of Insurgent Multiculturalism in the Era of the Los Angeles Uprising

6 Pedagogies of Dissent and Transformation: A Dialogue about Postmodernity, Social Context, and the Politics of Literacy7 Adult Education and the Politics of the Theoretical Text; 8 Learning the Hard Way: Maria's Story; 9 Multiculturalism and Empathy: A Border Pedagogy of Solidarity; 10 The Conflicts of Difference in an Inner-City School: Experiencing Border Crossings in the Ghetto; 11 Emerging Student and Teacher Voices: A Syncopated Rhythm in Public Education; 12 Safeguarding Empowerment; Index; About the Contributors

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612573002

9781282573000

1282573004

9780313390043

0313390045

OCLC:

614682538