An unholy pedagogy : visions of learning from Mesoamerica, 1300-1650 / Joshua Jacob Fitzgerald.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fitzgerald, Joshua Jacob, Author.

Series:

Cambridge Latin American studies ; 144.

Cambridge Latin American studies ; 144

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education--Mexico--History.

Education.

Indians of Mexico--Social conditions--To 1500.

Indians of Mexico.

Indians of Mexico--Social conditions--16th century.

Indians of Mexico--Social conditions--17th century.

Indians of Mexico--Education--Mexico--History.

Education--History.

Indians of Mexico--Social conditions.

Indians of Mexico--Education--History.

Mexico.

Physical Description:

xvi, 313 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2026.

Summary:

"The traumatic Spanish invasion of Mesoamerica, and the Ibero-Catholic colonialism that followed, truly transformed Indigenous political, economic, and socio-cultural practices. Confronted by dogmatic European literary regimes, strident indoctrination, and acts of structural violence, how could 'Aztec' education have survived in colonial times? An Unholy Pedagogy rethinks education studies by centering discussions on Indigenous visions of learning that shaped schooling throughout the sixteenth century. Joshua Jacob Fitzgerald tracks education systems before the Spanish-Catholic invasion, examining the writings, art, and architecture of Nahua communities. He analyses Nahuatl primary sources and historical art and archaeological sources, focusing especially on materials produced by Indigenous and Indigenous-Christian artists and scribes. This fascinating interdisciplinary study reveals the ways that Nahua students transformed pedagogy, shaped learning, and preserved local knowledge."-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-310) and index.

Other Format:

ebook version :

ISBN:

1009702572

9781009702577

OCLC:

1548369298

Publisher Number:

CIPO000331875