{"product_id":"the-power-of-critical-theory-liberating-adult-learning-and-teaching-hardcover","title":"The Power of Critical Theory: Liberating Adult Learning and Teaching - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen D. Brookfield\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Power of Critical Theory\u003c\/i\u003e is Brookfield's attempt to put the \"critical\" back into critical thinking by emphasizing that it is an inherently political process. The book presents powerful arguments for the importance of critical theory in fostering the kind of learning that leads to a truly democratic society, and it explores a number of tasks for adult learners including learning to challenge ideology, contest hegemony, unmask power, overcome alienation, learn liberation, reclaim reason, and practice democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this essential resource, Stephen D. Brookfield makes a powerful case for how critical theory can illuminate the everyday practices of adult educators. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Power of Critical Theory is Brookfield's attempt to put the \"critical\" back into critical thinking by emphasizing that it is an inherently political process. The book presents powerful arguments for the importance of critical theory in fostering the kind of learning that leads to a truly democratic society, and it explores a number of tasks for adult learners including learning to challenge ideology, contest hegemony, unmask power, overcome alienation, learn liberation, reclaim reason, and practice democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Critical Theory examines the work of such noted theorists as Adorno, Horkheimer, Foucault, Althusser, Gramsci, Fromm, Marcuse, and Habermas. Brookfield guides readers through key concepts and explains which theorist is most closely identified with each concept. He also explores the issues of race and gender and offers critiques of the major theorists by drawing on the work of Cornel West, Angela Davis, and bell hooks, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the conclusion of the book, Brookfield shares his personal reflections and reveals the dilemmas, contradictions, pleasures, and frustrations inherent in his own attempts to teach critical theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE POWER OF CRITICAL THEORY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this essential resource, Stephen D. Brookfield makes a powerful case for how critical theory can illuminate the everyday practices of adult educators. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Power of Critical Theory\u003c\/i\u003e is Brookfield's attempt to put the \"critical\" back into critical thinking by emphasizing that it is an inherently political process. The book presents powerful arguments for the importance of critical theory in fostering the kind of learning that leads to a truly democratic society, and it explores a number of tasks for adult learners including learning to challenge ideology, contest hegemony, unmask power, overcome alienation, learn liberation, reclaim reason, and practice democracy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Power of Critical Theory\u003c\/i\u003e examines the work of such noted theorists as Adorno, Horkheimer, Foucault, Althusser, Gramsci, Fromm, Marcuse, and Habermas. Brookfield guides readers through key concepts and explains which theorist is most closely identified with each concept. He also explores the issues of race and gender and offers critiques of the major theorists by drawing on the work of Cornel West, Angela Davis, and bell hooks, among others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the conclusion of the book, Brookfield shares his personal reflections and reveals the dilemmas, contradictions, pleasures, and frustrations inherent in his own attempts to teach critical theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE AUTHOR\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen D. Brookfield\u003c\/b\u003e is distinguished professor at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. He also serves as consultant to the adult education doctoral program at National Louis University in Chicago. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eBecoming a Critically Reflective Teacher\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDeveloping Critical Thinkers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDiscussion as a Way of Teaching\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Skillful Teacher\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding and Facilitating Adult Learning\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 9.22 x 6.48 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 05, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51792838557984,"sku":"9780787956011","price":60.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/db7a194959b5b89dfead0342d47ea91d.webp?v=1780709193","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-power-of-critical-theory-liberating-adult-learning-and-teaching-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}