Lyotard: Just EducationPradeep Ajit Dhillon, Paul Standish Psychology Press, 2000 - 272 pages Following Lyotard's death in 1998, this book provides an exploration of the recurrent theme of education in his work. It brings to a wider audience the significance of a body of thought about education that is subtle, profound and still largely unexplored. This book also makes an important contribution to contemporary debates on postmoderism and education. |
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