Beyond Schooling: An Anarchist Challenge

Beyond Schooling offers a challenging perspective on State schooling in England and the unrelenting increase in centralisation from the late 1960s until the present day. It argues that any fundamental reconsideration of schooling has much to learn from an anarchist analysis and raises deep issues about the community and the use of power.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Beyond Schooling is a thought-provoking and engaging book that provides a challenging perspective on state schooling in England and the relentless rise in centralization from the late 1960s to the present day. Through its exploration, the book argues that any fundamental reevaluation of schooling must draw valuable insights from an anarchist analysis, as the country navigates towards an uncertain future. It introduces readers unfamiliar with anarchism to the core themes of this political philosophy and practice, their relationship to the political left and right, and the profound implications they hold for understanding the community and the exercise of power. Moreover, the book questions conventional notions of full-time schooling, age grading, and the traditional roles of teachers and parents in an era where employment opportunities are declining or disappearing.

In its original reflections on the state of contemporary schooling and the pathways to future reform, Beyond Schooling is a must-read for anyone seeking a fresh vision for the future of education and schooling. It encourages readers to think critically about the existing educational system and explore alternative approaches that prioritize student autonomy, community engagement, and social justice. By challenging the status quo and advocating for a more decentralized and democratic approach to education, Beyond Schooling offers a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about the future of education.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367187835