Pedagogy of the Oppressed: 50th Anniversary Edition Audiobook By Paulo Freire, Myra Bergman Ramos - translator, Donaldo Macedo - foreword, Ira Shor - afterword cover art

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Pedagogy of the Oppressed: 50th Anniversary Edition

By: Paulo Freire, Myra Bergman Ramos - translator, Donaldo Macedo - foreword, Ira Shor - afterword
Narrated by: Dennis Kleinman
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First published in Portuguese in 1968, Pedagogy of the Oppressed was translated and published in English in 1970. Paulo Freire's work has helped to empower countless people throughout the world and has taken on special urgency in the United States and Western Europe, where the creation of a permanent underclass among the underprivileged and minorities in cities and urban centers is ongoing.

This 50th anniversary edition includes an updated introduction by Donaldo Macedo, a new afterword by Ira Shor, and interviews with Marina Aparicio Barberán, Noam Chomsky, Ramon Flecha, Gustavo Fischman, Ronald David Glass, Valerie Kinloch, Peter Mayo, Peter McLaren, and Margo Okazawa-Rey to inspire a new generation of educators, students, and general audiences for years to come.

©1993 Paulo Freire; Copyright 2018 by Paulo Freire and contributors; Copyright Introduction 2018 by Donaldo Macedo; Copyright Afterword 2018 by Ira Shor (P)2018 Tantor Education Philosophy Social Sciences Thought-Provoking Inspiring

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This book has power, while listening to this book, I actively felt as if I was a student relearning what pedagogy was for every aspect of life and consciousness. This book covers immense topics about liberation and the working class struggle against capitalism in institutions that claim to be educational. Although this book is a more broad and generalized reference on how to liberate one's mind, I have learned a lot about Brazil as well. Moreover, on top of learning more about South America, I learned so much about myself and the systems around me. Systems theory was coined here in the West, but the Global South was so much more sophisticated in their understanding of systems of oppression in all realms of thought, and Paulo places his understanding of the interconnectedness of systems of oppression perfectly. I found that a lot of the words and terms are complex so be sure to pay attention and use context clues or research the terms online using Paulo's references. Enjoy the book definitely worth a hard copy and a listen!

This book has power

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It is a REALLY dense read. It would be more or less completely inaccessible to someone who didn’t have a university education. Which given his views seems a bit odd. But the material is certainly thought provoking. I enjoyed the introduction and the afterword as well. It was well worth reading. And I plan to read it again to see what I think after a second go round.

Thought provoking

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The focus on solutions and making the topics relevant to current society was fantastic. The educational approach presented as well as the context given to various class structures was enlightening.

Focus on solutions

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This book is one you’re going to have to read and reread over and over again.

High level thoughts and ideas!

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First off, I'm not an avid abooker. But this had moments of enlightenment. Must pay full attention. When I abook, I'm usually doing something else. Do not do that with this abook, because you will have to replay.

Profound ideas. Will replay to fully understand

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As an avid enthusiast of human rights and every model for equality, I have fallen into the realm of love, admiration and infatuation with the book. Enough said.

How You Learned to Learn

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Captivating educational recount from riches to rags: from the depths of what it takes to reach the mountaintop of ones consciousness.

Riveting

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For those whose desire is to inspire and truly change the world, you have to read this book. It will take you past mere messing and into lasting impact with your actions.

A must read

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I admit that O had to skip over the wildly misguided reductive analysis of “ the animal” but otherwise greatly valued this text.

Important for Teachers

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Liberate ourselves by liberating our education!
Students and educators and parents should read this book! I enjoyed the book and the narration.

Liberate us

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