Neoliberalism’s War on Higher Education
Neoliberalism’s War on Higher Education by Henry A. Giroux, published by Haymarket Books on December 10, 2019, is a critical examination of the corporate influences shaping higher education. This 239-page book delves into the implications of market-driven education policies and advocates for a renewed commitment to critical learning and democratic values within universities.
In this updated edition, Giroux contextualizes his arguments within the Trump era, emphasizing the importance of education as a battleground against authoritarianism. The book highlights the resistance of youth globally who challenge the commodification of their futures and calls for public intellectuals and concerned citizens to defend the university as a vital space for democratic engagement. Through this exploration, readers will encounter discussions on the political and economic aspects of higher education, as well as the broader implications for democracy in the United States.
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Giroux exposes the corporate forces at play and charts a clear-minded and inspired course of action out of the shadows of market-driven education policy. Championing the youth around the globe who have dared to resist the bartering of their future, he calls upon public intellectuals―as well as all people concerned about the future of democracy―to speak out and defend the university as a site of critical learning and democratic promise.
In this updated edition, Giroux puts all of this into the context of the Trump era, arguing that education remains a key battleground for the fight against authoritarianism.
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