Reading, Writing and Resistance

Résumé
First published in 1983, this book shows the ways in which the school culture of early adolescence both supports and denies the cultural and economic requirements of the parent society that surrounds it. It explores this culture in relation to the local and national in political economy, to class, race and gender, and the needs of the state.

Contenu

Series Editor's Preface. Author's Preface. 1. Introduction 2. The Community and the School 3. The Classroom World 4. The World of Don's Group 5. The World of Chris's Group 6. 'What Did You Do in English Today?' 'Nothing, Just Goofed Off' 7. Student 'Power' 8. Summary and Conclusions. Appendix A: Lesson Plans. Appendix B: Methodology. Notes. Name Index. Subject Index.