Routledge - Education and the Fantasies of Neoliberalism

Education and the Fantasies of Neoliberalism explores the fundamental purpose of education within a modern global landscape. This work addresses current concerns regarding educational quality and equity, which stem from broader economic and political anxieties related to social inclusion and declining productivity. By applying Lacanian psychoanalytic theory, the book provides a specific conceptual vocabulary to examine and critique the nature of policy and practice. It looks past the surface of current educational frameworks to reveal the tensions and contradictions that these policies often attempt to hide. This text is a significant resource for understanding how neoliberalism shapes the way we think about teaching, learning, and social structure in an increasingly complex world.