The Educational Philosophy of Elijah Muhammad: Education for a New World [Hardcover]

Abul Pitre (Author), Tynnetta Muhammad (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 27, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0761840826 | ISBN-13: 978-0761840824 | Edition: Second

This work is the first to examine the educational philosophy of Elijah Muhammad, the founder of the Nation of Islam and a pivotal leader in America's history. This timely book outlines Elijah Muhammad's educational ideas in relation to critical pedagogy, multicultural education, and critical white studies, a branch of "critical race theory", a theory popularized in the mid-1970s that reaches across disciplines to explore the relationship among race, the justice system, and society. This is a must-read for those dedicated to creating a new paradigm that can transform individuals, schools, societies, and the world.

Features new to the second edition include a foreword by Tynnetta Muhammad, wife and student of Elijah Muhammad; opening comments by world renowned mathematician Dr. Abdulalim Sahabazz; a new chapter co-authored with Dr. Dorothy Blake Fardan; plus guided questions and power point notes to stimulate discourse around Elijah Muhammad's educational ideas.

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About the Author

Abul Pitre is the former Carter G. Woodson Professor of Education at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and current Professor of Education at Southern University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 132 pages
• Publisher: University Press Of America; Second edition (June 27, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761840826
• ISBN-13: 978-0761840824
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,756,607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, October 14, 2009

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This review is from: The Educational Philosophy of Elijah Muhammad: Education for a New World (Hardcover)

I believe that many people don't understand the teaching of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, because of the media is always blocking the people from doing their own investigation. Well done

5.0 out of 5 stars required reading for educators, December 31, 2011

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This review is from: The Educational Philosophy of Elijah Muhammad: Education for a New World (Paperback)

I was at first hesitant to read this book but was truly enlightened by it. Buy this book and become empowered to want to save our generation of students. I want to learn more about the educational philosophy of Muhammad and Malcolm X.

5.0 out of 5 stars extremely insightful & inspiring, November 19, 2009

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This review is from: The Educational Philosophy of Elijah Muhammad: Education for a New World (Paperback)

This book is extremely insightful and inspiring. It helps the reader better understand the MAN, Elijah Muhammad, His message, methods, aims, objectives and motivations. It also proves that he is the Father of "Black Consciousness" and helps to prove the divine nature of his program and position.