Rethinking education : whose knowledge is it anyway? /

What is knowledge? Who decides what is important? Who owns it? These are central themes which run through this title that aims to change perceptions and understand of education. Using historical and contemporary examples the authors examine the motivations, conflicts and contradictions in education....

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Main Authors: Unwin, Adam (Author), Yandell, John (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford, UK : New Internationalist, [2016]
Series:No-nonsense guides (New Internationalist Publications (Firm))
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Summary:What is knowledge? Who decides what is important? Who owns it? These are central themes which run through this title that aims to change perceptions and understand of education. Using historical and contemporary examples the authors examine the motivations, conflicts and contradictions in education. Breaking down the structures, forces and technologies involved they chart an alternative approach.
Physical Description:143 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1780263090
9781780263090