This book explores how the concepts of social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion can be understood within the context of higher education. While terms such as these are often in common use in universities, they are not always used with clarity and precision. The editors and contributors offer a serious and detailed examination of pressing contemporary concerns around 'social justice' across politics, practice and pedagogy in order to encourage hard thinking and practical agenda setting for social-justice oriented research, teaching and community engagement. Drawing upon new theoretical work, research projects and innovative university teaching, this book offers both useful theoretical insights and practical possibilities for action. This collective and collaborative volume will be of interest and value to all those interested in promoting social justice, in particular how it can be promoted within the university setting.

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Kelly Freebody is Associate Professor in Drama Education at The University of Sydney, Australia. Her teaching and research focuses on drama, social justice, critical pedagogy and school-community relationships. Susan Goodwin is Professor of Policy Studies at the University of Sydney, Australia. Her research focuses on social policy, community capacity building and gender issues and she contributes to social policy development at local, national and international levels. Helen Proctor is Associate Professor in History and Education at The University of Sydney, Australia. Her research focuses on how educational institutions shape social and cultural life within and beyond their material boundaries.