{"product_id":"mothers-united-9780816674671","title":"Mothers United","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn intimate and inspiring account of immigrant Latina mothers fighting for better schools for their children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Andrea Dyrness has produced an intimate, persuasive ethnography of a new, unexpected ‘learning site’ beyond the school walls. In \u003ci\u003eMothers United\u003c\/i\u003e, we see the deft, sensitive hand of a genuinely ‘collaborative ethnographer’ working as a democratic, cultural broker\/teacher\/learner. I haven’t seen a better portrayal of activist ethnographic practice in the literature.\" —Douglas Foley, University of Texas, Austin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eMothers United\u003c\/i\u003e is a brilliant example of how educational ethnography can illuminate the complex workings of school reform, parental agency and school engagement, and participatory action research for school change and social justice. Andrea Dyrness superbly illustrates how social injustice is reproduced in even the most well-intentioned and social justice-oriented school change movements.\" —Sofia Villenas, Cornell University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dyrness’ excellent research reminds us of the importance of ethnographic work—the kind of research that probes deeply into the beliefs and actions of individuals, and the importance of giving legitimate voice to those individuals most often ignored.\"—\u003ci\u003eTeachers College Record\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dyrness offers a stunning example of what critical ethnography can look like. The descriptions are rich and thick, drawing the reader in and offering ample support for her arguments.\"—\u003ci\u003eCultural Organizing \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dyrness has written an important book that will appeal to general audiences, educators, policymakers, and academics. \u003ci\u003eMothers United\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a powerful example for enacting the community and social justice lived by Dyrness and the five women who collaborated on this research.\"—\u003ci\u003eH-Net Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Serves as a reminder that whenever one believes the fight for justice and equity has been won, it has only just begun.\"—\u003ci\u003eHispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMothers United \u003c\/i\u003eartfully combines the best aspects of the common concerns of multicultural educators. \u003ci\u003eMothers United\u003c\/i\u003e should be added to a list of recommended books for multicultural educators to read, enjoy, and absorb. It definitely has the potential to challenge and transform.\"—\u003ci\u003eInternational Journal of Multicultural Education \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book ultimately offers a compelling example of ethnographic, participatory research that would interest readers in a variety of fields. Certainly, educators and others, including anthropologists, educational anthropologists, and those with an interest in urban education, immigrants in education, and\/or parental involvement must read this book.\"—\u003ci\u003eAssociation of Mexican-American Educators Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Told with passion and realism, \u003ci\u003eMothers United \u003c\/i\u003eis a significant book for anyone engaged in social change work through education and research, and a powerful example of how theoretically compelling and politically meaningful activist anthropology can be when practiced as committed participatory action research.\"—\u003ci\u003eAnthropology and Education Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dyrness offers the reader a thoughtful narrative, weaving together lively portraits of mothers, descriptions of the research process, and a discussion of research findings, and makes important connections from her study to relevant scholarly literature and current educational debates and issues.\"—\u003ci\u003eIntercultural Education\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Theoretically informed, empirically rich and offers methodological insights that are important for all researchers committed to a critical perspective.\"—\u003ci\u003eGender, Place, and Culture\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: A Fragile Partnership\u003cbr\u003e 1. Separate Journeys: The Road to New Small Schools\u003cbr\u003e 2. Baudelia’s Leadership: Claiming Space for Parents in School Design\u003cbr\u003e 3. Contested Community: Negotiating Admissions in the New Small School\u003cbr\u003e 4. The Good Parent, the Angry Parent, and Other Controlling Images\u003cbr\u003e 5. Ofelia’s Kitchen: A Counterspace for Resistance\u003cbr\u003e 6. \u003ci\u003eEn Confianza\u003c\/i\u003e: Lessons for Educators on Working for Change with Immigrant Parents\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion: Participatory Research and the Politics of Social Change\u003cbr\u003e Appendix: Questions for Reflection by Madres Unidas\u003cbr\u003e Notes\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index","brand":"University of Minnesota Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527966597463,"sku":"9780816674671","price":23.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780816674671.jpg?v=1731869892","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/mothers-united-9780816674671","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}