What is knowledge? Who decides what is important? Who owns it? These key questions are central themes in this accessible book that aims to change perceptions and the understanding of education. Using historical and contemporary examples the authors examine the motivations, conflicts, and contradictions in education. Breaking down the structures, forces, and technologies involved in education they chart an alternative approach.

Dr. Adam Unwin is Senior Lecturer in Business and Economics Education at University College London Institute of Education. Research and professional interests include e-learning in teacher education, learning outside the classroom and global perspectives in in Business and Economics education.

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John Yandell is Senior Lecturer in Education at University College London Institute of Education. He taught in inner London secondary schools for 20 years. Research interests include the ways in which literature is read in urban English classrooms and the development of teacher identities.

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