Pedagogy in the Anthropocene: Re-Wilding Education for a New Earth (Palgrave Studies in Educational Futures)

Review
Much has been written about the Anthropocene but surprising little about its implications for education. This book tackles that fundamental issue head-on. The definitions and interpretations of the Anthropocene are vast, but they all point towards the same formidable challenge – we need to examine who we are and what relationship we should have with the rest of the planet. The next generations will feel the full force of the Anthropocene, so there is nothing more important than preparing them for the uncertain future of the human epoch.
―Will Steffen, Emeritus Professor, The Australian National University, Canberra “This book, written by authors of passion and conviction, charts pedagogical pathways for an unknown future. The offerings range from those who believe that the future is dark yet hold a flickering torch of hope, others who believe that our hope for the future lies in our ability to re-member, re-new, re-gain our deep relationality to all species, to re-wild and re-pair the extraordinary damage that we have done to the beautiful planet we call home, and those whose call is to re-vitalize our spiritual consciousness and connection to the nonhuman and more-than-human world. Wherever we are on this continuum, this book points to critical pedagogies for a liveable future - for our children, for our grandchildren and for our more-than-human relations. It is a much-needed and magnificent book. I am honored to write its endorsement.”
―Makere Stewart‐Harawira, Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta, Canada. Dr Stewart‐Harawira is of Māori and Scots descent; her primary iwi affiliation being Waitaha ki Te Waipounamu. She is the author of The New Imperial Order: Indigenous Responses to Globalization
This book explores new pedagogical challenges and potentials of the Anthropocene era. The authors argue that this new epoch, with an unstable climate, new kinds of globally spreading viruses, and new knowledges, calls for a new way of educating and an alertness to new philosophies of education and pedagogical imaginations, thoughts, and practices. Addressing the linkages between the Anthropocene and Pedagogy across a broad pedagogical spectrum that is both formal and informal, the editors and their contributors emphasize a re-imagining of education that serves to deepen our understanding of the capacities and values of life.
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“Much has been written about the Anthropocene but surprising little about its implications for education. This book tackles that fundamental issue head-on. The definitions and interpretations of the Anthropocene are vast, but they all point towards the same formidable challenge – we need to examine who we are and what relationship we should have with the rest of the planet. The next generations will feel the full force of the Anthropocene, so there is nothing more important than preparing them for the uncertain future of the human epoch.”
―Will Steffen, Emeritus Professor, The Australian National University, Canberra “This book charts critical pedagogical pathways for an unknown future. Its offerings range from those who believe the future is dark yet holds a flickering torch of hope for the future, and others that believe that the hope for the future lies in our ability to re-wild and re-pair the extraordinary damage we have done to the planet, through re-vitalized consciousness and connections.
―Makere Stewart‐Harawira, Professor, University of Alberta, Canada
This book confronts new pedagogical challenges of the Anthropocene era. The authors argue that this new epoch, with an unstable climate and new varieties of globally spreading viruses, calls for a re-invigoration in education and an alertness to new philosophies of education, pedagogical imaginations, thoughts and practices. Addressing the linkages between the Anthropocene and Pedagogy across a broad pedagogical and cultural spectrum that is both formal and informal, the editors and