Politics After Hope
Obama and the Crisis of Youth, Race, and Democracy
By Henry A. Giroux | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
As the new administration moved beyond its first year in office, Obama's politics of hope increasingly has been transformed into a politics of accommodation. To many of his supporters, his quest for pragmatism and realism has become a weakness rather than a strength. By focusing on those areas where Obama grounded his own sense of possibility, Giroux critically investigates the well-being and future of young people, including the necessity to overcome racial injustices, the importance of abiding by the promise of a democracy to come, and the indisputable value of education in democracy. Giroux shows why considerations provide the ethical and political foundations for enabling hope to live up to its promises, while making civic responsibility and education central to a movement that takes democracy seriously.
Editions of Politics After Hope
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- ISBN 9781317254010
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As the new administration moved beyond its first year in office, Obama's politics of hope increasingly has been transformed into a politics of accommodation. To many of his supporters, his quest for pragmatism and realism has become a weakness rather than a strength. By focusing on those areas where Obama grounded his own sense of possibility, Giroux critically investigates the well-being and future of young people, including the necessity to overcome racial injustices, the importance of abiding by the promise of a democracy to come, and the indisputable value of education in democracy. Giroux shows why considerations provide the ethical and political foundations for enabling hope to live up to its promises, while making civic responsibility and education central to a movement that takes democracy seriously.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Politics After Hope about?
As the new administration moved beyond its first year in office, Obama's politics of hope increasingly has been transformed into a politics of accommodation. To many of his supporters, his quest for pragmatism and realism has become a weakness rather than a strength. By focusing on those areas where Obama grounded his own sense of possibility, Giroux critically investigates the well-being and future of young people, including the necessity to overcome racial injustices, the importance of abiding by the promise of a democracy to come, and the indisputable value of education in democracy. Giroux shows why considerations provide the ethical and political foundations for enabling hope to live up to its promises, while making civic responsibility and education central to a movement that takes democracy seriously.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Politics After Hope?
Society and Social Sciences > Sociology and anthropology > Sociology
Where can I read a sample of Politics After Hope?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317254003
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Politics After Hope?
Henry A. Giroux
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Politics After Hope is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317254003) and pdf(ISBN 9781317254010)