Marxism/Structuralism/Education (RLE Edu L): Theoretical Developments in the Sociology of Education (Routledge Library Editions: Education)

by Madan Sarup (Author), Madan Sarup (Author)

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  Paperback
  2014

  $65.40

  This interdisciplinary textbook provides an introduction to the many theoretical developments and controversies which took place in the sociology and politics of education during the 1970s and 80s. The book

  • Discusses the arguments concerning humanist and structuralist Marixsm.
  • Provides a clear and concise introduction to structuralism and post-structuralism (work of Derrida, Lacan and Foucault) and theorises in the ways they contribute to Marxism or are subversive of it.
  • Relates these theoretical perspectives to education and the practice of teachers.