Andrew Gitlin Livres

Educational research and poetics are often not included in the same conversation. Educational Poetics: Inquiry, Freedom and Innovative Necessity is one of the only texts to explore the possibilities of linking these domains to develop an emergent form of inquiry. Such an inquiry utilizes our human potential to go beyond the seductive force of everyday commonsense to consider and put into place alternative perspectives that are often hidden from view. These alternative perspectives, in turn, help create the ability to free ourselves from mental slavery as we change in inventive ways, a form of innovative necessity.

The book explores the integration of educational practices within schools and their connection to external influences, aiming to revitalize critical education theory. It examines the shift from Marxist foundations to cultural perspectives, detailing a knowledge production process that comprises a critical historical analysis, conceptual developments, and practical applications. Each chapter contributes to understanding how educational theories can evolve while addressing contemporary cultural contexts.