A Pedagogy for Liberation

Dialogues on Transforming Education

Paulo Freire, Ira Shor (CUNY Graduate Center, USA.)

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English

Bloomsbury Academic
16 October 2025

Philosophy & theory of education

First published in 1987, this book brings together two renowned educators, Paulo Freire and Ira Shor, who describe their own experiences in liberating the classroom from its traditional constraints, including discussion of Freire's work in Guinea-Bissau and Shor's work in the USA. They demonstrate the effectiveness of dialogue in action as a practical means by which teachers and students can become active participants in the learning process.

The authors illuminate the problems of the educational system in relation to those of the larger society and argue for the pressing need to transform the classroom in both Third and First World contexts.

They demonstrate how vital the teacher's role is in empowering students to think critically about themselves and their relation, not only to the classroom, but to society. For readers seeking a liberatory approach to education, these dialogues will be a revelation and a unique summary. For all those convinced of the need for transformation, this book shows the way.

By: Paulo Freire, Ira Shor (CUNY Graduate Center, USA.)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 220mm, Width: 148mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 800g
ISBN: 9781350469136
ISBN 10: 1350469130
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 16 October 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paulo Freire (1921-1997) was the author of the bestselling Pedagogy of the Oppressed, as well as Pedagogy of Hope, Pedagogy of the Heart, Education for Critical Consciousness, Pedagogy in Process and The Politics of Education, all published by Bloomsbury. Ira Shor is Emeritus Professor of English and Urban Education at the CUNY Graduate Center, College of Staten Island, USA.

Reviews for A Pedagogy for Liberation: Dialogues on Transforming Education

one of the most important books for American teachers. . . . If you teach, read it on one of the days when you want to quit. You'll either keep teaching or quit with a clearer head. * Democratic Schools * Highly recommended. . . . Written in a rather interesting manner--primarily as a conversation--this book serves nicely as an informal yet rigorous treatment of critical pedagogy. There is a satisfactory blend of theoretical investigation and practical personal anecdote. . . . The text is well researched. * Choice *