The Politics of the Textbook

Michael Apple editor Linda Christian-Smith editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:12th Apr '91

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The Politics of the Texbook analyzes the factors that shape production, distribution and reception of school texts through original essays which emphasize the double-edged quality of textbooks. Textbooks are viewed as systems of moral regulation in the struggle of powerful groups to build political and cultural accord. They are also regarded as the site of popular resistance around discloding the interest underlying schoolknowledge and incorporating alternative traditions.

"The essays are . . . well written and insightful, and will be of considerable interest to scholars, educators, and others concerned with the role of the school in social, political, and cultural reproduction." -- T. Reagan Choice

ISBN: 9780415902236

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

296 pages