Border Crossings

Paperback

Main Details

Title Border Crossings
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Henry A. Giroux
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:274
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9780415951494
ClassificationsDewey:370.115
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Edition n.e of 2r.e

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 9 June 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The concept of border and border crossing has important implications for how we theorize cultural politics, power, ideology, pedagogy and critical intellectual work. This completely revised and updated edition takes these areas and draws new connections between postmodernism, feminism, cultural studies and critical pedagogy. Highly relevant to the times which we currently live, Giroux reflects on the limits and possibilities of border crossings in the twenty-first century and argues that in the post-9/11 world, borders have not been collapsing but vigorously rebuilt. The author identifies the most pressing issues facing critical educators at the turn of the century and discusses topics such as the struggle over the academic canon; the role of popular culture in the curriculum; and the cultural war the New Right has waged on schools. New sections deal with militarization in public spaces, empire building, and the cultural politics of neoliberalism. Those interested in cultural studies, critical race theory, education, sociology and speech communication will find this a valuable source of information.

Author Biography

Henry A. Giroux holds the Global Television Network Chair in Communications at McMaster University. He is the author of over 30 books, 11 of which were published by Routledge.