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Wheels In The Head: Educational Philosophies Of Authority, Freedom, And Culture From Socrates To Human Rights (Sociocultural, Po,Used
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In This Popular Text, Joel Spring Provocatively Analyzes The Ideas Of Traditional And Nontraditional Philosophers, From Plato To Paulo Freire, Regarding The Contribution Of Education To The Creation Of A Democratic Society. Each Section Focuses On An Important Theme: Autocratic And Democratic Forms Of Education; Dissenting Traditions In Education; The Politics Of Culture; The Politics Of Gender; And Education And Human Rights. This Edition Features A Special Emphasis On Human Rights Education. Spring Advocates A Legally Binding Right To An Education That Includes An Education In Human Rights. His Argument Is That Until Schools Are Required To Fulfill A Duty To Protect Human Rights And Teach Others To Protect Human Rights, Governmentoperated Schools Will Remain Authoritarian Rather Than Democratic Institutions.Wheels In The Head: Educational Philosophies Of Authority, Freedom, And Culture From Socrates To Human Rights, Second Edition, A Critically Original Work, Is Widely Used As A Text For Courses Across The Fields Of Philosophical, Social, Political, And Historical Foundations Of Education, And Critical Issues In Education. Reflecting Its Global Relevance, A Chinese Translation Was Published By The University Of Peking Press In 2005.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Wheels in the Head'? A: The main theme of 'Wheels in the Head' is the exploration of educational philosophies from historical figures like Socrates to contemporary thinkers, focusing on the role of education in fostering democracy and human rights.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Wheels in the Head' is Joel Spring, who critically analyzes various educational philosophies.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as autocratic and democratic forms of education, dissenting traditions, the politics of culture and gender, and the significance of human rights in education.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic courses? A: Yes, 'Wheels in the Head' is widely used as a text for courses in philosophical, social, political, and historical foundations of education.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the second edition of 'Wheels in the Head', which includes updated discussions on human rights education.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been pre-owned but is still in very good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 188 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'Wheels in the Head' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 25, 2006.
- Q: Is there a translation of this book available? A: Yes, a Chinese translation of 'Wheels in the Head' was published by the University of Peking Press in 2005.