The Power of Critical Theory: Liberating Adult Learning and Teaching
"This is a sophisticated and comprehensive treatment of the power of Socratic questioning of dogmas and a prophetic witness against the conservative status quo. As an educational praxis it is a must-read for all seriously engaged teachers."\ —Cornel West, Class of 1943 University Professor of Religion and African American Studies, Princeton University\ "Stephen Brookfield disturbs and enriches the entire field of adult learning with this brilliant piece of teaching. The Power of Critical...
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Brookfield (University of St. Thomas) makes a case for critical theory as a way to illuminate the everyday practices of adult educators. He presents arguments for the importance of critical theory in fostering the kind of learning that leads to a truly democratic society, and explores a number of tasks for adult learners, including learning how to challenge ideology and practice democracy. He guides readers through the key concepts of major theorists including Foucault and Habermas, and examines critiques of these theorists by thinkers such as Angela Davis and bell hooks. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
1Exploring the meaning of critical theory for adult learning12The learning tasks of critical theory393Challenging ideology664Contesting hegemony935Unmasking power1176Overcoming alienation1487Learning liberation1818Reclaiming reason2199Learning democracy24710Racializing criticality27411Gendering criticality31012Teaching criticality349
