Scientism and education empirical research as neo-liberal ideology /

This volume offers a critical examination of the growing pressure to apply scientific principles as a means to improve education. The authors trace the ideology of scientism to the early faith Auguste Comte placed in science and the scientific method as a panacea to all human problem solving. By rev...

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Main Author: Hyslop-Margison, Emery J. 1957-
Other Authors: Naseem, M. Ayaz.
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer, c2007.
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