Books in the Series in Critical Narrative series

The first English translation of Paulo Freire's last book on education. '...[E]nriches and extends the marvelous legacy he has left us...' Noam Chomsky

Demonstrates the power of moving beyond cultural politics to a deeper class critique of contemporary life. Making a case for class as the material logic of culture, this book is written in a double register of short critiques of life practices - from food and education to race, stem-cell research, and abortion.

An examination of Latino underachievement in US schools. Avoiding abstract speculation, it allows the voice of Latino youth to be heard.

First English translation of Freire's 2008 book, in which he considers the importance and meaning of living a life of community and social commitment.

A remarkable case study of progressive schooling over four decades in a remote Guatemalan village.

Latino Civil Rights in Education: La Lucha Sigue documents the experiences of historical and contemporary advocates in the movement for civil rights in education of Latinos in the United States.

Surveying the latest research, this passionate book shows the many benefits of bilingual education.

Million-seller Paulo Freire urges students, parents and teachers to discover new horizons of hope and possibility for a better world.

Zinn describes what he thinks is missing from the American curriculum, and argues why the education system should be changed.

Addresses ethinic cleansing, human sufferings, terrorism, immigration and xenophobia, and recent racial developments in Europe, Isreal and the US.

From newly minted teachers terrified of facing their first day in the classroom to seasoned academics whose work has been inspired by Freire, this collection, accompanied by photographs of Freire with some of the letter writers, is both a memorial and a call to action to work for social justice, praxis, and democracy.

Explores the freedom to use the language resources we have at our disposal to learn to our fullest, to engage in inquiry about learning and teaching, and to go beyond the surface in topics of schooling and education. This title also explores how these freedoms came into being, how they took shape, and what they meant for the individuals involved.