Insurrections : Education in an Age of Counter-Revolutionary Politics

Name: Insurrections : Education in an Age of Counter-Revolutionary Politics
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the critical role of education in the face of counter-revolutionary politics with Henry A. Giroux's "Insurrections." This compelling paperback delves into the concept of insurrection as a dominant motif in both the USA and other nations grappling with the tension between democratic ideals and emergent authoritarianism. Giroux argues that education is pivotal, either contributing to an insurrectional authoritarianism rooted in a fascist legacy or fostering an insurrectional democracy dedicated to racial justice, economic equality, and inclusion. Discover how powerful imagery, social media, and the internet are merging political education, power, and cultural politics. "Insurrections" makes a passionate case for an insurrectional democracy that places education at the heart of politics, advocating for an anti-capitalist consciousness to build a mass movement in defense of radical democracy. Product Summary: Insurrections book by Henry A. Giroux, Paperback, 224 pages, English language version, published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC.