Michel Foucault is arguably one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century, and his works are some of the most difficult to grasp. In Michel Foucault: Materialism and Education, Mark Olss
"Your toolkit for prevention, redemption, and occasionally retribution." -Ralph Nader Whenever you purchase goods or services in a personal, household, or family capacity, you are en
President George W. Bush had pinned North Korea to an "axis of evil" but then neglected Pyongyang until it tested a nuclear device. Would the new administration make similar mistakes
Peace and Conflict is a new biennial publication that provides key data and documents trends in national and international conflicts ranging from isolated acts of terrorism to internal civil strife to
Westbrook (law, U. of Buffalo) explains why a politically responsible security policy will be more successful in the fight against Islamist violence, and advocates for a US security policy that is eff
New Zealand scholars of education Peters (U. of Waikato) and Roberts, (U. of Canterbury) take virtue in its standard Greek definition of moral excellence that takes various personal and public forms,
Edited by Peters (education, U. of Waikato, New Zealand) and de Alba (Institute of Research about University and Education, National Autonomous U. of Mexico), this book presents an international range
Principals are responsible for an increasing range of duties in an era of school reform, standardized testing, and more. These responsibilities are even greater in high schools, which are many times l
Progressive political analyst, Parenti, (Democracy for the Few) considers US imperialism and its costs, effects, and manifestations around the globe. An outspoken critic, Parenti pulls no punches when
Di Leo (English, U. of Houstin-Victoria) has experience as a student, educator, and administrator in higher education. This text includes a set of 10 essays written by Di Leo designed to evaluate and
This collection constitutes an important resource for policy makers and analysts involved with international affairs. The introductory article explains why a communicative approach to unification and
Drawing on the perspectives of secondary students in the United States, England, Canada, and Australia, offers student's views on creating a positive classroom environment, designing engaging lessons,
This inspiring author moves beyond criticism of public education, uniting readers toward a vision of educating children that is holistic, intelligent, and empowering. Written for parents, teachers, ad
Analyzes the inherent celebrity that comes with being the United States president and explains how some presidents successfully capitalized on their fame to make themselves more effective leaders and
The political foundation of the US War on Drugs--prohibitionist, moralizing, intolerant, deceitful, destructive--carries forward a deep authoritarian logic, argues Boggs, that can be seen in the widen
In this book the author traces his life and times as a musician, conductor, and teacher. Peress tells of his family history and childhood in Washington Heights and of his time in the army. But the bul
From market crisis to market boom, from welfare to wealth care, from homelessness to helplessness, and an all-out assault on the global environment-these are just some of the indecencies of contempora
Before there was economics, there was political economy, an interdisciplinary adventure boldly and critically seeking to understand capitalism. Over time, the social sciences evolved into specific dis
The book explores the implications of Freirean theory for educational practice and shows how Freire can be helpful in bridging different genres and traditions. It addresses a number of themes, questio
In this first scholarly reflection on the 2012 elections, a distinguished cast of contributors enlightens students, scholars, and serious political readers about the issues involved in one of the most
