In Search of Social Justice: John Bennett's Lifetime Contribution to Early Childhood Policy and Practice

In Search of Social Justice: John Bennett's Lifetime Contribution to Early Childhood Policy and Practice

by Mathias Urban (Editor), Mathias Urban (Editor), Nóirín Hayes (Editor)

Synopsis

Commemorating the life and work of Dr John Bennett; his lifelong contribution to Early Childhood Education and Care, and his ongoing influence on policy, research and practice in this field, In Search of Social Justice is a tribute to a preeminent scholar and his vision for an equitable and high-quality start for all children.

Working tirelessly to raise the profile of Early Childhood Education and Care, and prioritise the rights and well-being of children and families in national and international policy, John Bennet played an invaluable role in improving the position of young children globally. In Search of Social Justice takes John's legacy as a starting point for critical examination of the changing discourse on Early Childhood Education, and argues for the continued relevance of his approach. Drawing on personal reflections, vignettes and testimonials from eminent authors who shared their professional lives with him, the book foregrounds John's insistence that we must continue to shape policy and provision through inquiry, high-quality evidence, passion and persistence, improving the early experiences of all young children.

As much a celebration of John's work and achievements, as a call to collective action towards achieving his vision for equitable, quality early childhood education and care, this is a fascinating read for students, researchers and activists in the field of Early Childhood Education and Care.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 13 Sep 2018

ISBN 10: 1138204951
ISBN 13: 9781138204959

Author Bio
Professor Noirin Hayes is Professor Emerita, Dublin Institute of Technology and Visiting Professor, Trinity College Dublin. Dr Mathias Urban is Desmond Chair of Early Childhood Education and Director of the Early Childhood Research Centre at the Institute of Education, Dublin City University.