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Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom

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by bell hooks

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Do you have to have read Paulo Freire in order to read this book?
axmed not at all. i haven't read any of Paulo Freire's work and when i do, i'm glad to have read her view on his work first.

i'd highly recommend reading th…morenot at all. i haven't read any of Paulo Freire's work and when i do, i'm glad to have read her view on his work first.

i'd highly recommend reading this book and then the other 2 of bell hook's teaching trilogy.(less)
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no, the reference information for the book. What is it?
Delores Author, publication year, title of book, where published, publisher - same requirements as any book. Refer to the book itself for the information.
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Who is the audience in teaching to transgress?
Summer I would say bell hooks is directly addressing professional teachers. But if you have any role in "educating" anyone - raising children, training new w…moreI would say bell hooks is directly addressing professional teachers. But if you have any role in "educating" anyone - raising children, training new workers, etc - you will find it worthwhile. You will also like it if you are any kind of student. (less)
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