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Cultural Studies and Environmentalism
. Ed(S): Tippins, Deborah J.; Mueller, Michael P.; Eijck, Michiel Van; Adams, Jennifer D.
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Hardback. Encompassing theoretical, empirical and experiential standpoints of place-based knowledge systems, this book argues for the introduction of a wisdom-tradition in science education which emphasizes community survival in harmony within itself and Mother Earth. Editor(s): Tippins, Deborah J.; Mueller, Michael P.; Eijck, Michiel van; Adams, Jennifer D. Series: Cultural Studies of Science Education. Num Pages: 524 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 36. Weight in Grams: 918.
As the first book to explore the confluence of three emerging yet critical fields of study, this work sets an exacting standard. The editors’ aim was to produce the most authoritative guide for ecojustice, place-based education, and indigenous knowledge in education. Aimed at a wide audience that includes, but is not restricted to, science educators and policymakers, Cultural Studies and Environmentalism starts from the premise that schooling is a small part of the larger educational domain in which we live and learn. Informed by this overarching notion, the book opens up ways in which home-grown talents, narratives, and knowledge can ... Read more
As the first book to explore the confluence of three emerging yet critical fields of study, this work sets an exacting standard. The editors’ aim was to produce the most authoritative guide for ecojustice, place-based education, and indigenous knowledge in education. Aimed at a wide audience that includes, but is not restricted to, science educators and policymakers, Cultural Studies and Environmentalism starts from the premise that schooling is a small part of the larger educational domain in which we live and learn. Informed by this overarching notion, the book opens up ways in which home-grown talents, narratives, and knowledge can ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
524
Condition
New
Series
Cultural Studies of Science Education
Number of Pages
496
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048139286
SKU
V9789048139286
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