{"product_id":"foundations-of-social-justice","title":"Foundations of Social Justice","description":"Cooke’s important text, suitable for both graduate and undergraduate courses as well as current practitioners, outlines and examines the components of social justice that are most compelling and relevant for the library and information professions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLibraries serve all types of communities and diverse populations, and they are also part of the communities being served. As such, library staff need to be familiar with and capable of the social justice work that will allow them to advocate for, protect, and enhance their communities. Past winner of the ALA Equality Award and acclaimed scholar Cooke introduces this seminal concept to those new to the social justice lens, while also offering an authoritative and enlightening overview for those who are already familiar. Readers will\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearn about the five main principles of social justice (access to resources, equity, participation, diversity, and human rights) and their historical context;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstand how these principles apply to the practice of librarianship, both as aspirational goals and in day-to-day work;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediscover why common assumptions and misconceptions about social justice work can be toxic and are often counterproductive;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexplore topics such as social justice consciousness raising, action and advocacy, cultural competence, and anti-racism;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eget to know about relevant and related issues, including intersectionality, critical race theory, social justice storytelling, and critical pedagogies;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epractice self-reflection through compelling exercises and activities included throughout the text; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebe introduced to a hand-picked selection of key literature and sources that will illuminate the concept and encourage further study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Association of College \u0026 Research Libraries","offers":[{"title":"Default Product","offer_id":57459859849560,"sku":"9780838937846","price":54.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/foundations-of-social-justice","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}