Gramsci and educational thought
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Gramsci and educational thought
（Educational philosophy and theory special issue book series）
Wiley-Blackwell, c2010
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes
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Description
Through a series of writings from international scholars, Gramsci and Educational Thought pays tribute to the educational influence of Antonio Gramsci, considered one of the greatest social thinkers and political theorists of the 20th century.
Represents sound social theory and a broad application and reinvention of Gramsci's ideas
Covers important areas such as language and education, community education, and social work education
Features perspectives from different geographical contexts
Table of Contents
Notes on Contributors vii
Foreword
Michael A. Peters ix
Introduction: Antonio Gramsci and Educational Thought 1
Peter Mayo
1 A Brief Commentary on the Hegelian-Marxist Origins of Gramsci's 'Philosophy of Praxis' 5
Deb J. Hill
2 Antonio Gramsci and his Relevance to the Education of Adults 21
Peter Mayo
3 The Revolutionary Party in Gramsci's Pre-Prison Educational and Political Theory and Practice 38
John D. Holst
4 Introducing Giovanni Gentile, the 'Philosopher of Fascism' 57
Thomas Clayton
5 Global English, Hegemony and Education: Lessons from Gramsci 78
Peter Ives
6 Antonio Gramsci and Feminism: The elusive nature of power 100
Margaret Ledwith
7 Towards a Political Theory of Social Work and Education (Translated by Florian Sichling with Editing by Peter Mayo) 114
Uwe Hirschfeld
8 Gramscian Thought and Brazilian Education 127
Rosemary Dore Soares
Index 146
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