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OverviewLeonardo introduces an integrated theory of ideology that examines its necessary, negative, and positive functions. A three-dimensional theory highlights the concept of ideology during the reform process and links it to domination. Through an ideological critique of reform language, the book provides insights into domination and ways to counteract it. The movement for educational change lacks a concerted engagement with ideology with respect to school reform. Ideology is a central, structuring concept in education, especially regarding the intractable problem of domination. Race, class, and gender inequalities have become dilemmas that plague many students' chances for academic success, let alone the good life. In addition to constructing ideology as a form of distortion, the book considers it as a necessary mechanism for teachers as they make meaning of their daily experiences as well as a positive force for teachers who combat relations of domination. This work introduces an integrated theory of ideology that examines its necessary, negative, and positive functions. A three-dimensional theory highlights the concept of ideology during the reform process and links it to educational and social inequality. This work looks at the rhetoric of education reform and ways to counteract it so that the goal of educational equality will be possible for all. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Zeus LeonardoPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 0.553kg ISBN: 9780897899017ISBN 10: 0897899016 Pages: 280 Publication Date: 30 October 2003 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsProvides us with a sophisticated theory of ideology--a three-dimensional account that considers ideology as a symbolic system, as distortion, and as a utopia. This in itself is a major contribution to our understanding. Leonardo goes further to use his theory in the context of school renewal to understand relations of domination. Ideology, Discourse and School Reform is an important book that advances our understanding of how participants in educational change use discourses to construct their own meanings of school reform. In this way it analyses ideology at work. Leonardo's book is a scholarly book that will enlighten its readers to the central importance of language and discourse in education. Ideology critique is not dead! -Michael A. Peters Research Professor, University of Glasgow Author InformationZEUS LEONARDO is currently Assistant Professor of Education at California State University, Long Beach. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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