Laboratories of Learning: Social Movements, Education and Knowledge-Making in the Global South

This book explores the impact of grassroots knowledge-making on individuals, institutions, and society, highlighting the importance of movement education in effective social struggle. It features case studies from Turkey, Colombia, Nepal, and South Africa, offering insights into the ways movements learn and produce knowledge as they strive for a better world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 20 January 2024
Publisher: Pluto Press

This book is a groundbreaking exploration of the impact of grassroots knowledge-making on individuals, institutions, and society. Authored by Rebecca Tarlau, the book emphasizes that movement education is not a luxury but a vital component of effective social struggle. Laurence Cox, author of "Why Social Movements Matter," praises Laboratories of Learning for its insightful examination of inspiring social movements worldwide. It raises three fundamental questions: how movements learn and create knowledge, what types of knowledge they produce, and how it affects individual activists, movements, and even entire societies.

Collaborating with leading activists from Turkey, Colombia, Nepal, and South Africa, the book showcases the diverse ways in which movements acquire and generate knowledge as they strive for a better world. Designed to inspire and innovate, Laboratories of Learning offers activists a platform to explore new, groundbreaking ideas that arise from the intersection of theory and practice, pushing the boundaries of new thinking and the possibilities for change.

This book is a must-read for scholars, activists, and anyone interested in understanding the power of grassroots knowledge-making in shaping individuals, institutions, and society. Its insights and ideas will continue to inspire and empower those who work towards a more just and equitable world.

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 141 x 217 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780745348926