Place, Race, and Identity Formation: Autobiographical Intersections in a Curriculum Theorist's Daily Life (Studies in Curriculum Theory Series)

Product Details

• Author: Ed Douglas McKnight

• Publisher / Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 200

• Release Date: 17 April 2017

• ISBN / EAN: 9781138782655

• Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.0 x 0.7 inches

Product Description

Place, Race, and Identity Formation by Ed Douglas McKnight offers a compelling examination of how place, race, and autobiography intersect to shape identity—both personal and professional. Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, this first edition hardcover presents a powerful narrative grounded in curriculum theory, sociology, and critical race studies.

Spanning 200 pages, the book delves into McKnight’s lived experience growing up in the American South, reflecting on how race and regional culture influenced his development as a curriculum theorist. Through a unique blend of storytelling and theoretical insight, McKnight introduces the concept of "curriculum vitae" as a method of understanding how identity is continuously formed and reformed through life events.

This thought-provoking work critically engages with whiteness, privilege, and the ongoing legacy of racial structures within education and society. It is a must-read for students, scholars, and educators interested in autobiographical inquiry, critical pedagogy, identity studies, and curriculum development.

Whether you're exploring educational philosophy or investigating the social impact of race and place on identity, this book provides a deeply personal yet universally relevant perspective.