Brookfield, Stephen.

The power of critical theory liberating adult learning and teaching Stephen D. Brookfield. - 1st ed. - San Francisco, Calif. Jossey-Bass 2005. - xviii, 414 p. 24 cm. - Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 375-395) and indexes.

Exploring the meaning of critical theory for adult learning -- The learning tasks of critical theory -- Challenging ideology -- Contesting hegemony -- Unmasking power -- Overcoming alienation -- Learning liberation -- Reclaiming reason -- Learning democracy -- Racializing criticality -- Gendering criticality -- Teaching criticality.

0787956015

2004016014


Adult learning
Critical theory.
Adult education

374.001 / B8726p