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The Challenges of Ivan Illich: A Collective Reflection
from: State University of New York Press
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 301.01
EAN: 9780791454220
ISBN: 0791454223
Label: State University of New York Press
Manufacturer: State University of New York Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: 2002-07
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Studio: State University of New York Press
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Editorial Review:
Original essays explore the thought and influence of philosopher, educator, social critic, and theologian Ivan Illich.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - READ ILLICH'S WORK!
I want to agree with the review below and just say that whenever I read any of Ivan's books [I keep re-reading them!] I feel more real and definitely feel better about living in this world. 'Challenges' is a great collection by some of Ivan's friends. Some of the articles are a bit intellectually weighty but there are a few really accessible chapters that newcomers will understand. As John W. Verity suggested - try and read Ivan's earlier stuff - its very readable and VERY relevant right now. ... Read More
Rating: - For those who "get" Ivan Illich
If you're unfamiliar with Ivan Illich and his penetrating critique of the modern, industrialized, commodified, Western way of life, this is not the book for you. Better you should read Illich's Deschooling Society, Tools for Conviviality, or Gender--indeed, any of his dozen or so major books. Or, listen to the Canadian Broadcasting Co.'s engaging interviews with Illich, available on tape from CBC and Amazon.
If, though, you've read Illich or heard him speak, you know the ethical and intellectual ... Read More
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