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Avis, James (2007) Activity theory - talking truth to power? In: 6th Conference of the Discourse, Power, Resistance Series, 25– 27 March 2007, Manchester Metropolitan University. (Unpublished)
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This paper is part polemic, part exploration. It examines Engeström’s version of activity theory, one rooted in Marxism. It is argued that whilst this approach holds progressive possibilities – ‘talking truth to power’, its radicalism is undermined by a restricted conceptualisation of transformation and the marginalisation of a politicised notion of social antagonism. As a consequence, this approach to activity theory can easily fold over into a conservative praxis that undermines its potential radicalism, becoming instead technicised and a form of transformism.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Subjects: | L Education > L Education (General) H Social Sciences > HM Sociology |
| Schools: | School of Education and Professional Development |
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| Depositing User: | Cherry Edmunds |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Nov 2008 11:40 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Nov 2008 11:40 |
| URI: | http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/2555 |
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