Description
In a time of unprecedented social and economic crisis this book challenges the orthodoxy that shapes our vision of educational purpose. It argues that now, more than ever, there is a moral imperative for educators to assume responsibility for helping to bring about a culture of peace and non-violence both in the U.S. and globally. The author’s framework is rooted in the critical pedagogic tradition which sees education’s primary purpose as nurturing democratic values, civic involvement ,and a commitment to a more just and compassionate culture. The vision of education for a non-violent world is developed and articulated through a number of chapters addressing different, though related, dimensions of such an education.
