Focuses on how a Bourdieusian stance can enable a powerful socicultural and cultural analysis of literacy education theory and practice and serve as an effective tool in analyzing relations of hierarchy and domination. This book presents theoretical and practical articulation of Pierre Bourdieu's ideas in the field of literacy education. "... a unique attempt to deepen current understanding and use of Bourdieu in educational theory and practice. This volume promises to be a leading resource for literacy researchers seeking to investigate the theories of Bourdieu." Joanne Larson, University of Rochester, New York, United States