Official Knowledge
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| Author | Michael Apple |
|---|---|
| Subject | Education |
| Published | 1993 (Routledge) |
| Pages | 226 |
| ISBN | 0-415-90749-7 |
Official Knowledge: Democratic Education in a Conservative Age is a book written in 1993 by Michael Apple about the inherent politics of educational practice and policy. Its themes include right-wing cultural hegemony, control of textbook contents, and the role of private business in schools. It has received three editions.