Deweyan Transactionalism in Education

Beyond Self-action and Inter-action

Edited by Jim Garrison, Virginia Tech, USA, Johan Öhman, Örebro University, Sweden & Leif Östman, Uppsala University, Sweden

Philosophers of education are largely unaware of Dewey’s concept of transactionalism, yet it is implicit in much of his philosophy, educational or otherwise from the late 1890s onwards Written by scholars from Belgium, Italy, Norway, Sweden, and the USA, this book shows how transactionalism can offer an entirely new way of understanding teaching and learning, the sociocultural dimension of education, and educational research The contributors show how the concept helps us to see beyond an array of false dualisms, such as mind versus body, self versus society, as well as an array of binaries, such as inside-outside and male-female

UK August 2023

• US August 2023

PB 9781350233355

• 27 bw illus

• 272 pages

• £28 99 / $39 95

Previously published in HB 9781350233317 ePub 9781350233331 • £81 00 / $110 69 ePdf 9781350233324

Bloomsbury Academic

• £81 00 / $110 69

Raymond Williams and Education

History, Culture, Democracy

Ian Menter, University of Oxford, UK

This is the first book to focus entirely on Raymond Williams' contribution to education, exploring how his writing and thought have helped us to understand education in Britain and also provide analytical tools that have helped to shape educational studies in the USA and internationally Ian Menter draws on Williams' several novels alongside his seminal contributions to cultural theory Menter also examines how Williams' life shaped his understanding of education including his early involvement in adult education as well as his deeply ambivalent relationship with the academy The book includes a foreword by

Michael Apple

UK July 2023 US July 2023 224 pages

PB 9781350226821 • £28 99 / $39 95

Previously published in HB 9781350185395 ePub 9781350185418 • £81 00 / $110 69 ePdf 9781350185401 • £81 00 / $110 69

Bloomsbury Academic

Women and Education

Global Lives in Focus

Erin Kenny, Missouri State University, USA

This volume captures how women's education is shaped by the lived context of women and girls around the world, focusing on the cultural construction of gender, political economy, religion, and history

UK January 2024 • January 2024 • 256 pages

HB 9781440865480 •£50 00 / $65 00

Series: Women and Society around the World • ABC-CLIO

Ignatian Pedagogy for Public Schools

Character Formation for Urban Youth in New York City

Benjamin J. Brenkert, Saint John’s University, USA

This book shows how the pedagogical philosophy of Jesuit founder Ignatius of Loyola can be used and applied in public school settings in the USA and around the world Based on new research carried out in New York City Department of Education Schools, the author argues for universal character formation programs based on already existing programs at Jesuit-sponsored schools Based on the theory of Ignatius of Loyola and the work of thinkers such as Paulo Freire, Mahatma Gandhi, Elisabeth Johnson and Martin Luther King, Brenkert presents a theological-philosophical framework for creating a ‘beloved community’ free from oppression, poverty and hate

UK July 2023 • US July 2023 • 256 pages • 10 bw illus

HB 9781350339019 • £90 00 / $120 00 ePub 9781350339033 • £81 00 / $110 69 ePdf 9781350339026 • £81 00 / $110 69

Bloomsbury Academic

Learning to Succeed in Science

Stories of South Asian Women in Britain

Saima Salehjee, University of Glasgow, UK & Mike Watts, Brunel University London, UK

This book offers a positive and compelling exploration of how south Asian women can be encouraged to study science further and to consider STEM as a career Drawing together both intersectional and personal perspectives, the book celebrates south Asian culture, sharing the stories of these individuals, their multifaceted identities, aspirations and successes The chapters build on the authors' previous work in science education, developing models of science identity (Sci-ID) and women’s engagement with the study of science and their aspirations for a science-based career

UK July 2023 US July 2023 272 pages 10 bw illus

HB 9781350232150 £90 00 / $120 00 ePub 9781350232174 • £81 00 / $110 69 ePdf 9781350232167 • £81 00 / $110 69

Series: Bloomsbury Gender and Education • Bloomsbury Academic

Educational Foundations

Edited by Bruce Maxwell, University of Quebec Trois-Rivières, Canada and Lauren Bialystok, University of Toronto, Canada

Comprising 48 chapters written by renowned international scholars, this is the first reference work to provide an authoritative state-of-the-field mapping of the foundational disciplines of education

Each of the six volumes is devoted to the examination of a constituent discipline, namely: Philosophy (Vol 1), History (Vol 2), Sociology (Vol 3), Policy (Vol 4), Economics (Vol 5), and Law (Vol 6)

For ease of reference each volume covers the same set of key topics: Delineating the Field, What is Education For?, Curriculum, Schools and Education Systems, Lear ning and Development, Teaching and Teacher Education, Assessment, and Inclusive education

Special introductory offer (valid up to 3 months after publication): £525 / $715

UK February 2023 · US March 2023 · 6 vols · c 1728 pages

HB Pack · 9781350171527 · £583 / $794

Bloomsbury Academic

INDIVIDUAL VOLUMES ALSO AVAILABLE

Volume 1: Philosophical Foundations of Education

Edited by Winston C. Thompson, Ohio State University, USA

UK March 2023 · US March 2023 · 200 pages

HB 9781350170889 · £120 / $160

Volume 3: Sociological Foundations of Education

Edited by Claire Maxwell, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, Miri Yemini, Tel Aviv University, Israel and Laura Engel, George Washington University, USA

UK March 2023 · US March 2023 · 216 pages

HB 9781350171039 · £120 / $160

Volume 5: Economic Foundations of Education

Edited by Álvaro Choi, University of Barcelona, Spain

UK March 2023 · US March 2023 · 216 pages

HB 9781350171213 · £120 / $160

Volume 2: Historical Foundations of Education

Edited by Theodore Michael Christou, Queen’s University, Canada

UK March 2023 · US March 2023 · 216 pages

HB 9781350170926 · £120 / $160

Volume 4: Policy Foundations of Education

Edited by Andrew Wilkins, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK

UK March 2023 · US March 2023 · 200 pages

HB 9781350171121 · £120 / $160

Volume 6: Legal Foundations of Education

Edited by J.C. Blokhuis, University of Waterloo, Canada

UK March 2023 · US March 2023 · 200 pages

HB 9781350171268 · £120 / $160

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