Synopses & Reviews
Paulo Freire is one of the most influential thinkers in education. This text is a thoughtful and thorough introduction to Freire's work, situating this in the context of his life, intellectual journey and the reception of his thinking around the world.
Daniel Schugurensky's text offers a coherent and accessible account of Freire's educational thought, looking at its contribution to educational theory and practice and exploring the legacy of Freire for contemporary education and the relevance of his thought for today's students.
Synopsis
Paulo Freire is indisputably a major thinker in education. Daniel Schugurensky's volume offers the most coherent account of Freire's educational thought. This work is divided into:Freire's Intellectual BiographyCritical Exposition of Freire's WorkThe Reception and Influence Freire's WorkAre Freire's Ideas Still Relevant Today?
Synopsis
Paulo Freire is indisputably a major thinker in education. Daniel Schugurensky's volume offers the most coherent account of Freire's educational thought. This work is divided into:Freire's Intellectual BiographyCritical Exposition of Freire's WorkThe Reception and Influence Freire's WorkAre Freire's Ideas Still Relevant Today?
About the Author
Daniel Schugurensky is Professor and Head of the Justice and Social Inquiry Unit at Arizona State University, USA, where he holds a joint appointment in the School of Public Affairs and the School of Social Transformation. His recent publications include Volunteer Work, Informal Learning and Social Action (edited, 2013) and Learning Citizenship by Practicing Democracy (edited, 2010).
Table of Contents
Series Editor's Preface
AcknowledgementsIntroduction
1. Intellectual Biography
2. Critical Exposition of Freire's Work
3. The Reception and Influence Freire's Work
4. The Relevance of Freire Today
Bibliography
Index