Research as praxis : democratizing education epistemologies / Myriam N. Torres & Loui V. Reyes.

Author/creator Torres, Myriam
Other author Reyes, Loui V.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : P. Lang, ©2011.
Descriptionxii, 223 pages ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesCritical qualitative research ; v. 4
Critical qualitative research ; v. 4. ^A1108151
Contents Introduction: toward democratic and socially responsive research in education -- Denouncing the myths and pitfalls of research practices: from corporatocracy to paralyzing postmodernism -- Announcing possibilities with research as praxis: a counter-hegemonic research paradigm -- Circumventing the rigor shibboleth with democratic epistemologies and social responsiveness of RAP -- Epistemological relevance of action in RAP: blurring the line between research and activism -- Decolonizing family literacy in a culture circle: reinventing the family literacy educator's role.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010050806
ISBN9781433111297 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1433111292 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9781433111303 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN1433111306 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks LB1028.24 .T67 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold