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Governing Literate Populations

The Political Uses of Literacy in Securing Civil Society

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  • 198 pages
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The book explores the strategic use of education and literacy by governments to manage and influence populations deemed 'dangerous.' It examines various 'governmentalities' and their methods of integrating literacy into national security frameworks, highlighting how these practices serve to safeguard social, economic, and geopolitical interests. Through this lens, it reveals the complexities of governance and the role of education in shaping societal stability.

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Governing Literate Populations, Stephen Kelly

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2019
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