Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-155) and index.
Contents
Introduction: Schooling Desire -- 1. Re/Conceptualizations -- 2. Word and Flesh -- 3. Telltale Signs -- 4. Incessant Culture -- 5. The Dream's Malfunction -- 6. Without Mirrors -- 7. Passion Designs.
Summary
A consideration of traditional and dominant notions of literacy education and schooling from the perspective of contemporary cultural ideologies such as feminism and poststructuralism. Kelly uses examples from her own experience, classroom practices and popular media materials such as To Sir with Love--WorldCat.