Doing Foucault in Early Childhood Studies: Applying Post-Structural Ideas

by Glenda Mac Naughton

The theories and analyses of post-structural thinkers such as Michel Foucault can seem a long way from practice in early childhood services. In recent years, however, many early childhood researchers and practitioners have found this work important and this fascinating book brings together a range of research and case-studies showing how teachers and researchers have brought post-structuralism to the classroom. The book covers such issues Case-studies and examples taken from real situations are used and will be of interest to anyone studying or researching early childhood practice and policy.

Genres: Nonfiction, Education

256 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 2004

Reviews

[Stef Rozitis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an amazing book. It looked at some of the complexities inherent in teaching young children in a fair, democratic and future-oriented way (well why else would you bother?). It very clearly outlined some of the difficulties of the task, but positively looked at the potential of thinking communities for finding local possibilities to meet all the big questions. It was realistic about the way there is never a "what works" for all times and places but that teaching forever continues to evolve. I love MacNaughton!!!

[Mills College Library]

372.21 M1694 2005