The Learning Society from the Perspective of Governmentality
Masschelein
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Description for The Learning Society from the Perspective of Governmentality
Paperback. This collection of essays considers a variety of educational ideas and programs from the perspective of governmentality, integrating conceptual and theoretical insights and empirical investigation of policy documents, and government technologies. Editor(s): Masschelein, Jan; Simons, Maarten; Brockling, Ulrich; Pongratz, Ludwig. Series: Educational Philosophy and Theory Special Issues. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 328.
This collection of essays considers a variety of educational ideas and programs from the perspective of governmentality, integrating conceptual and theoretical insights and empirical investigation of policy documents, and government technologies.
This collection of essays considers a variety of educational ideas and programs from the perspective of governmentality, integrating conceptual and theoretical insights and empirical investigation of policy documents, and government technologies.
- Considers different educational ideas of enlightenment, creativity, participation, inclusion, learning, and critique
- Offers an overview of French philosopher Michel Foucault’s theory on governmentality and how his ideas apply to current developments in society and education
- Investigates the intrinsic relationship between intellectual and practical educational technologies
- A study of how educational practice and educational theory have played a constitutive role in practices of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
Series
Educational Philosophy and Theory Special Issues
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405156028
SKU
V9781405156028
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99-50
About Masschelein
Jan Masschelein is Professor for Philosophy of Education at the Catholic University of Leuven. His primary areas of scholarship are educational theory, political philosophy, critical theory, studies of governmentality and social philosophy. Currently his research concentrates on the 'public' character of education and on 'mapping' and 'walking' as critical research practices. Maarten Simons is lecturer and post-doctoral researcher ... Read more
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