The Cambridge Handbook of Democratic Education

Download or read book The Cambridge Handbook of Democratic Education written by Julian Culp and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-04-30 with total page 1312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What kind of education is needed for democracy? How can education respond to the challenges that current democracies face? This unprecedented Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of the most important ideas, issues, and thinkers within democratic education. Its thirty chapters are written by leading experts in the field in an accessible format. Its breadth of purpose and depth of analysis will appeal to both researchers and practitioners in education and politics. The Handbook addresses not only the historical roots and philosophical foundations of democratic education, but also engages with contemporary political issues and key challenges to the project of democratic education.