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Tooning in
White, Cameron; Walker, Trenia
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Description for Tooning in
Hardback. Suggests that popular culture is vital to how adolescents make sense of the world and educators should tap into it as a tool for imparting critical thinking skills in students. This work critically examines and interprets concepts of popular culture, allowing readers to re-examine the fundamental aspects of popular culture as a societal force. Num Pages: 164 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 10. Weight in Grams: 367.
A collection of eloquent essays, Tooning In critically examines and interprets the concept of "popular culture." Many interesting works have addressed this subject, but few have provided a critical perspective regarding the possibilities of popular culture as a tool for teaching and learning. White and Walker suggest that popular culture is a vital aspect of contemporary life and can be wielded as a tool for efficacy and empowerment, particularly among youth. The book addresses such important questions as: What is the role of popular culture in students' lives? What are the possibilities for popular culture in ... Read more
A collection of eloquent essays, Tooning In critically examines and interprets the concept of "popular culture." Many interesting works have addressed this subject, but few have provided a critical perspective regarding the possibilities of popular culture as a tool for teaching and learning. White and Walker suggest that popular culture is a vital aspect of contemporary life and can be wielded as a tool for efficacy and empowerment, particularly among youth. The book addresses such important questions as: What is the role of popular culture in students' lives? What are the possibilities for popular culture in ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
164
Condition
New
Number of Pages
164
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742559691
SKU
V9780742559691
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About White, Cameron; Walker, Trenia
Cameron White, Ph.D. is currently professor of social education at the University of Houston central campus. He has over 15 years of middle and high school social studies teaching experience. Professional interests include critical theory/critical pedagogy, transformative education, international education, cultural studies, and popular culture. Trenia Walker is assistant professor of education in the Department of Teaching & Learning ... Read more
Reviews for Tooning in
The book offers a fresh approach towards our education.... Very insightful and interesting.... A very useful book not only for educators but for parents as well.
Richa Yadav, Ph.D.
Metapsychology Online
White and Walker provide a critical analysis of popular culture....Recommended.
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Richa Yadav, Ph.D.
Metapsychology Online
White and Walker provide a critical analysis of popular culture....Recommended.
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