Marxism and Educational Theory - 9780415331715

Taylor & Francis

Marxism and Educational TheoryOrigins and Issues\nAuthor(s): Mike Cole\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415331715, 978-0415331715\nSynopsis\nWe live in a world where thousands make massive profits out of the labours of others, while those others exist as wage slaves, millions of whom die of starvation and poverty-related illness every year. The fundamental aim of Marxism is the overthrow of the anarchic, exploitative and eco-destructive system of world capitalism and its replacement by world socialism and equality. To build a socialist world is a task of gargantuan proportions, but one that Marxists believe is eminently achievable. \n\nThis book addresses some of these challenges from within educational theory. The key theoretical issues addressed are:\n\nutopian socialism\n\npoststructuralism and postmodernism\n\ntransmodernism\n\nglobalisation, neo-liberalism and environmental destruction\n\nthe new imperialis.