Review of The 2007 Sage publication of 'Critical Literacy: Context, Research and Practice in the K-12 Classroom', Lisa Patel Stevens and Thomas W. Bean

Title
Review of The 2007 Sage publication of 'Critical Literacy: Context, Research and Practice in the K-12 Classroom', Lisa Patel Stevens and Thomas W. Bean
Publication Date
2008
Author(s)
Beattie, Belinda
Type of document
Review
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Australian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA)
Place of publication
Australia
UNE publication id
une:6747
Abstract
This book represents a valuable resource to anyone seeking a down-to-earth discussion on critical literacy as a concise critique of "relationships among language use, social practice and power" (p. vii). This book would undoubtedly be a valuable addition to any pre-service teacher and/or practicing teacher's library. The book's overall design is that of an approachable and direct discussion on critical literacy. Its somewhat short length (some 121 pages) is testimony to this as well as its ability to appeal to a reader looking for a 'short and sharp' and current response to key issues on critical literacy. It appears then, that the authors have strategically sought to target their book to such a market.
Link
Citation
Australian Journal of Language and Literacy, 31(3), p. 278-278
ISSN
1839-4728
1038-1562
Start page
278
End page
278

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