Intra-Public Intellectualism

In a decidedly anti-intellectual moment, exemplified bysuch recent phenomena as denials of science, defunding of universities, anddistrust of 'facts,' Intra-PublicIntellectualism examines the relationships among qualitative inquiry, truthtelling and social activism. With contributions from scholars and activists aroundthe world, the book addresses three key tensions in the field of socialinquiry. The first tension concerns the proliferation of digital environmentsand virtual spaces, exploring how the 'public' in public intellectualism mightbe reconsidered. The second tension concerns the ongoing critiques of truth andsubjectivity, exploring how these disruptions change the work of theintellectual. The third tension concerns the growing scientific andphilosophical rejection of static material worlds, exploring what becomes ofsocial responsibility and justice when agency extends beyond human subjects. Intra-Public Intellectualism will be a must read for those interested in the roles of the intellectual in the academy and beyond and those keen on rethinking critical social inquiry for the twenty-first century.Perfect for courses such as: Introduction to Qualitative Research | Critical Qualitative Inquiry and Critical Theory | Social Context and Education | Foundations of Education | Cultural Studies and Public Pedagogy | Curriculum Theory | Social Justice and Education | Advanced Qualitative Methodology | Interpretivist Inquiry | Posthumanist Inquiry | New Materialist Inquiry | Arts-Based Inquiry