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Hardcover. Relying on a blend of policy, critical-theoretical and practice-based perspectives, describes and critically analyze key trends in the region, while pointing out new directions pertaining to future developments in education and culture in South Asia in relation to the contradictory implications of globalization in both urban and rural contexts. Editor(s): Kapoor, Dip; Barua, Bijoy P.; Datoo, Al-Karim. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; JFFS; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 137 x 18. Weight in Grams: 396.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137006875
ISBN
9781137006875
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.70
€ 47.15

Hardcover. A reflection on the specific context of neoliberal capitalism and it's impact on education. The chapters establish the intersectionality of state, capital and education and engage with possibilities of transcending the onslaught of capital in different geographical locations - from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern Hemisphere. Editor(s): Kumar, Ravi. Series: Marxism and Education. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137006868
ISBN
9781137006868
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.70
€ 47.24

Hardcover. Drawing on a wide variety of traditions and methods in historical studies, from the humanities and social sciences both, this volume considers the questions, methods, goals, and frameworks historians of education from a wide variety of countries use to create the study of the history of education. Editor(s): Popkewitz, Thomas S. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTN; JNA; JNB; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137000699
ISBN
9781137000699
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 114.99
€ 95.49

Hardcover. The editors of this volume argue that transformative learning theory cannot be constructed in a content-neutral or context-free way and that transformative learning requires new educational practices consistent with the content. Editor(s): O'Sullivan, Edmund; Morrell, Amish; O'Connor, Mary Ann. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 602.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
Lst Ed
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312295073
ISBN
9780312295073
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.41
€ 89.23

Hardcover. Drawing primarily from critical traditions in social and educational research, this book frames contemporary issues and several conceptual, theoretical-analytical and onto-epistemic approaches towards the development and practice of PAR (Participatory Action Research) in multiple educational spaces and initiatives for socio-cultural change. Editor(s): Kapoor, Dip; Jordan, Steven. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 243 x 19. Weight in Grams: 524.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230615137
ISBN
9780230615137
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.70
€ 47.87

Hardcover. This book considers how interdisciplinary conversation, critique, and collaboration enrich and transform humanities and social science education for those teaching and studying traditional Americanist fields. Editor(s): Pinn, Anthony B.; Levander, Caroline Field; Emerson, Michael O. Num Pages: 296 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1K; JNA; JNKC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 220 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 438. Cultural Influences from Colonialism to the Present. 304 pages, ill. Editor(s): Pinn, Anthony B.; Levander, Caroline Field; Emerson, Michael O. This book considers how interdisciplinary conversation, critique, and collaboration enrich and transform humanities and social science education for those teaching and studying traditional Americanist fields. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1K; JNA; JNKC. Dimension: 220 x 147 x 20. Weight: 434.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230615120
ISBN
9780230615120
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.70
€ 47.56

Hardcover. This collection highlights the experiences of an international group of educators as they explore the art of teaching, the philosophy of learning, and the tensions of working across socially constructed borders. Editor(s): Gardner, Morgan; Kelly, Ursula A. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 151 x 216 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230600508
ISBN
9780230600508
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.70
€ 47.68

Hardcover. Provides an original and challenging contribution to contemporary debates on the civic purpose of higher education, exploring its manifestations through practices of teaching and research. Offers critical perspectives on the role of higher education institutions in terms of realizing civic missions, especially in current global market conditions. Editor(s): McIlrath, Lorraine; Lyons, Ann; Munck, Professor Ronaldo. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNAM; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 222 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230340374
ISBN
9780230340374
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.70
€ 47.41

Hardcover. Cultural and spiritual resources are arguably essential to achievement of educational goals, both as economic and political initiatives and as human rights. This book addresses questions surrounding education and inter-cultural understanding in a broad global framework. Editor(s): Mundy, Karen; Zha, Qiang. Series: International and Development Education. Num Pages: 321 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNAM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 141 x 23. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230340107
ISBN
9780230340107
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.70
€ 47.68

Paperback. Bringing together some of the most important figures in the evolution of Critical Pedagogy, this book provides comprehensive analyses of issues related to the struggle against the forces of neoliberalism and the imperial-induced privatization, in education and all of social life through the radical democratizing forces of critical pedagogy. Editor(s): Macrine, Sheila. Series: Education, Politics and Public Life. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 142 x 13. Weight in Grams: 290.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230339569
ISBN
9780230339569
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 32.82

Hardcover. This discussion of Cuba's international policies in education shows how Cuba shares its educational resources with other countries. The postcolonial critique underlying the book explores Cuba's role in relation to how the disengagement from colonial legacies in education is taking place in many countries. Editor(s): Hickling-Hudson, Anne; Gonzalez, Jorge Corona; Preston, Rosemary. Series: Postcolonial Studies in Education. Num Pages: 316 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KJC; JNA; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 610.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230338807
ISBN
9780230338807
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.41
€ 89.16

Hardcover. This book addresses current debates in the field of social cohesion. It examines the ethics and policy making of social cohesion and explores various means for promoting social cohesion including history education, citizenship education, language, human rights based teacher training and school partnerships. Editor(s): Shuayb, Maha. Series: Education, Economy and Society. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNA; JNF; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230300262
ISBN
9780230300262
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.09

Hardcover. Addresses the representation of the economic, political, and cultural interrelations between agents involved in the process of intellectual activity. Analyzes the transformation in intellectual production and the changing role of academics themselves. Editor(s): Nagy-Zekmi, Silvia; Hollis, Karyn L. Num Pages: 230 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHB; JNA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 143 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230118201
ISBN
9780230118201
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.70
€ 46.93

Hardcover. This book describes the findings of a five-year journey of inquiry of medical and social scientists. Of particular interest and emphasis are issues of gender, poverty, Aboriginal status, and cultural factors that frame the lives of "typical" and "non-typical" young children and their families in urban, rural and remote communities. Editor(s): Goelman, Hillel; Pivik, Jayne; Guhn, Martin. Series: Critical Cultural Studies of Childhood. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMC; JNA; JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 135 x 27. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230105430
ISBN
9780230105430
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.70
€ 47.29

Hardcover. Editor(s): White, E. Jayne; Dalli, Carmen. Series: Policy and Pedagogy with Under-Three Year Olds: Cross-disciplinary Insights and Innovations. Num Pages: 234 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JMC; JNA; JNF; JNLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9789811022746
ISBN
9789811022746
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.17

Hardcover. Editor(s): Pirbhai-Illich, Fatima; Pete, Shauneen; Martin, Professor Fran (University of Melbourne, Australia La Trobe University University of Melbourne, Australia University of Melbourne, Australia University of Melbourne, Australia University of Melbourne, Australia University of Melbourne, Australia La Trobe University). Num Pages: 261 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNFR; JNKC; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319463278
ISBN
9783319463278
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 161.13

Paperback. This book examines the struggles over technology's use in education, digging into what the purpose of education is, how we should achieve it, who the stakeholders are, and whose voices win out. Drawing on theoretical and empirical work, it lays bare the messy realities of technology use in education and their implications for contemporary society. Editor(s): Selwyn, Neil; Facer, Keri. Series: Digital Education and Learning. Num Pages: 251 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; JNA; JNF; UBJ; YQT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 346.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st ed. 2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349440955
ISBN
9781349440955
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.70
€ 46.18

Paperback. In this book, the contributors challenge dominant discourses and practices in the fields of early childhood and middle grades education that are based on the last century's grand developmental theories. Editor(s): Lee, K.; Vagle, Mark D. Series: Critical Cultural Studies of Childhood. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNF; JNK; PGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st ed. 2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349382330
ISBN
9781349382330
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.70
€ 47.15

Hardcover. Editor(s): Mickan, Peter; Lopez, Elise. Num Pages: 372 pages, 53 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: CJA; JNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 219 x 27. Weight in Grams: 624.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137598486
ISBN
9781137598486
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.94

paperback. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; HPC; JHBA; JNA; JNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
Edition
1st ed. 2015
SKU
V9781349471379
ISBN
9781349471379
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

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