Social class, social action, and education : the failure of progressive democracy / Aaron Schutz.
| Author/creator |
Schutz, Aaron |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. |
| Description | x, 269 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Social class and social action -- John Dewey's conundrum: Can democratic schools empower? -- John Dewey and a "Paradox of Size": faith at the limits of experience -- The lost vision of 1920s personalists -- The free schools movement -- Community organizing: a working-class approach to democratic empowerment -- Social class and social action in the civil rights movement -- Building bridges? |
| Abstract | "Middle-class progressives in the early twentieth century wanted to transform a corrupt and chaotic industrial America into an "authentic" democracy, but they were arguably led astray by their privilege. Focused on enhancing the voices of individuals, generations of progressives remained blind to the rich culture of "democratic solidarity" infusing labor unions and organizing in poor communities. This book traces the problematic evolution of progressive democracy in America, focusing on schools as a key site of progressive practice. At the same time, it examines alternative strategies for developing more empowering approaches to democratic education and collective action"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2010027992 |
| ISBN | 9780230105911 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 0230105912 (hardback) |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | General Stacks | LC191.4 .S38 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |