Interculturality and the Political within Education

This book explores the internal relationships between intercultural and political education, engaging in a critical dialogue with current practices and discourses. It emphasizes the importance of treating interculturality carefully and encourages readers to question Western-centric ideologies of interculturality. It is a valuable resource for researchers and students in the philosophy of education and those interested in contemporary debates about ideologies, definitions, and ownership of interculturality.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 132 pages
\n Publication date: 22 April 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This groundbreaking book delves into the intricate interplay between intercultural and political dimensions in education, challenging prevailing practices and discourses. Through a critical engagement with current practices and ideologies, it presents an alternative framework for exploring interculturality within educational contexts. Drawing on extensive international research and integrating cutting-edge interdisciplinary theories, Dervin and Simpson raise crucial alarms about the risks of treating interculturality loosely in education. The authors engage in a thought-provoking dialogue, inviting readers to reflect on the essence of interculturality and the state of research in education today. They advocate for a shift beyond mere repetition of theories, concepts, and methods, urging researchers, teachers, and students to critically interrogate Western-centric notions of interculturality.

Intercultural and the Political Within Education is a vital resource for those seeking to expand their understanding of intercultural relations and education. It appeals to scholars and students in the fields of philosophy of education, as well as those engaged in the ongoing debates surrounding ideologies, definitions, and the ownership of interculturality. By offering a fresh perspective and provocative insights, this book empowers readers to reimagine the possibilities for intercultural education and promote a more inclusive and equitable learning environment.

\n Weight: 282g\n
Dimension: 145 x 225 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781138599994\n \n