Language, Literacy, and Pedagogy in Postindustrial Societies: The Case of Black Academic Underachievement
Author:   Paul C. Mocombe (West Virginia State University, USA) ,  Carol Tomlin
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Volume:   91
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9780415658096


Pages:   196
Publication Date:   18 December 2012
Format:   Hardback
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Language, Literacy, and Pedagogy in Postindustrial Societies: The Case of Black Academic Underachievement


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Author:   Paul C. Mocombe (West Virginia State University, USA) ,  Carol Tomlin
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Volume:   91
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.140kg
ISBN:  

9780415658096


ISBN 10:   0415658098
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   18 December 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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"Introduction 1. Postindustrial Pedagogy in America and the United Kingdom 2. Black American Achievement and Underachievement in America's Postindustrial Economy 3. Black Underachievement in Postindustrial America: Reevaluating the ""Burden of Acting White"" 4. Black British Achievement and Underachievement in Britain's Postindustrial Economy 5. The Writing Performance in English of African Heritage Students in Two Urban Environments: Birmingham, England and Kingston, Jamaica 6. Conclusion: Capitalism, Social Class Language Games, and Global Black Underachievement"

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Paul C. Mocombe is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Sociology at West Virginia State University and the President/CEO of The Mocombeian Foundation, Inc. Carol Tomlin is a former Senior Lecturer in Education Studies at University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. She is now an educational consultant.

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