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This encyclopaedia showcases the explanatory power of Marxist
educational theory and practice. The entries have been written by
51 leading authors from across the globe. The 39 entries cover an
impressive range of contemporary issues and historical
problematics. The editor has designed the book to appeal to readers
within the Marxism and education intellectual tradition, and also
those who are curious newcomers, as well as critics of Marxism. The
Encyclopaedia of Marxism and Education is the first of its kind. It
is a landmark text with relevance for years to come for the
productive dialogue between Marxism and education for
transformational thinking and practice.
Half of Toronto's population is born outside of Canada and over 140
languages are spoken on the city's streets and in its homes. How to
build community amidst such diversity is one of the global
challenges that Canada - and many other western nations - has to
face head on. Making a Global City critically examines the themes
of diversity and community in a single primary school, the Clinton
Street Public School in Toronto, between 1920 and 1990. From the
swift and seismic shift from a Jewish to southern European
demographic in the 1950s to the gradual globalized community
starting in the 1970s, Vipond eloquently and clearly highlights the
challenges posed by multicultural citizenship in a city that was
dominated by Anglo-Protestants. Contrary to recent well-documented
anti-immigrant rhetoric in the media, Making a Global City
celebrates one of the world's most multicultural cities while
stressing the fact that public schools are a vital tool in
integrating and accepting immigrants and children in liberal
democracies.
The masterwork of James Allen, As a Man Thinketh demonstrates the
supreme power of thought to change our outlook, attainments and
destiny. Embarking on an exploration of the mind's powers, James
Allen discusses how thinking influences major facets of action,
both internal and in the world around us. Writing plainly but
profoundly, the author demonstrates the sheer influence that
thinking habits have upon our lives. The author explains his
overarching belief that when a person changes how they think, their
lives will reflect this difference - the attainment of things such
as joy, material or other successes and inner peace represent but a
fraction of the possibilities. Philosophical and motivational, this
book has long occupied the shelves of millions. While short, the
text represents a wellspring of value, useful to refer back to and
understand time and again.
In an ever-changing and interdependent world, diversity has become
the norm, not the exception. Our constantly evolving understanding
of intercultural communication and its rich complexities calls us
to question, review, and renew our intervention practices.
Intercultural Twinnings: A Commitment for a Pluralistic Society
examines the impact of intercultural twinnings when people of
different backgrounds, ethnicities, languages, and religions come
into contact with each other in a variety of learning and work
environments. These twinnings are more than language exchanges
because they promote intercultural contacts, constructive
individual interactions, and ultimately, more harmonious intergroup
relations. Whether face-to-face or virtual, it is through these
exchanges that participants learn from each other and appreciate
the challenges and benefits of discovering the Other. The
contributors to this volume explore theoretical models, methods,
and intervention tools to support the work of teachers,
researchers, practitioners, and university students.
An eclectic traditional reader for grades one and two. The Reader
for a New Century series of textbooks are written with the home
school and private school in mind. The student not only learns to
read, but also learns basic morality through reading the text.
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