A Changing Terrain of Knowledge and Power: A Social Epistemology of Educational Research.

Popkewitz, Thomas S.

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ERIC Number: EJ559074

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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A Changing Terrain of Knowledge and Power: A Social Epistemology of Educational Research.

Popkewitz, Thomas S.

Educational Researcher, v26 n9 p18-29 Dec 1997

Explores some features of controversies about the production of knowledge by considering assumptions that have guided social theory at least since the 19th century. When systems of reasoning in educational studies are examined as social practices, it becomes apparent that the stakes of educational research are social and political as well as epistemological. (SLD)

Descriptors: Educational Practices, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Political Influences, Research Methodology, Social Influences, Social Theories, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Note: Theme section on paradigm issues in historical research.