An overview and synthesis of Paulo Freire’s influential educational thought in one volume, including coverage of the reception and influence of his work and its relevance today.

Paulo Freire is one of the most influential thinkers in education. This text is a thoughtful and thorough introduction to Freire’s work, situating this in the context of his life, intellectual journey and the reception of his thinking around the world. Daniel Schugurensky's text offers a coherent and accessible account of Freire's educational thought, looking at its contribution to educational theory and practice and exploring the legacy of Freire for contemporary education and the relevance of his thought for today’s students.

"An outstanding textbook and resource on the scope of Freire’s life, work and reach." - International Review of Education

"These two books continue, in a healthy and thought provoking manner, Freire's legacy of critical scholarship. They address questions of ongoing significance for educationists in the 21st century. They demonstrate the close link between theory and practice in Freirean pedagogy. They offer hope for the future while remaining sensitive to the political realities of the present. Close attention to these two volumes will prove rewarding for anyone who has a serious interest in Freire's work." - Educational Philosophy and Theory