adopt a more critically conscious stance in their work. Balancing a historical grounding with contemporary research, this book focuses on how critical theories are manifested in language and literacy research. The authors examine overlooked roots and routes to present-day critical thinking and predict how branches of theorizing may emerge, evolve, and transform research in a democratic society. Situates critical theorizing in a global context. Provides a framework for understanding shifts in critical theorizing. Features innovative critical analysis of current language and literacy research.Challenges new and experienced researchers to actively address social justice

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