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Postman suggests that the current crisis in our educational system derives from its failure to supply students with a translucent, unifying “narrative” like those that inspired earlier generations. Instead, today’s schools promote the false “gods” of economic utility, consumerism, or ethnic separatism and resentment. What alternative strategies can we use to instill our children with a sense of global citizenship, healthy intellectual skepticism, respect of America’s traditions, and appreciation of its diversity? In answering this question, The End of Education restores meaning and common sense to the arena in which they are most urgently needed.
“Informal and clear…Postman’s ideas about education are appealingly fresh.”–New York Times Book Review
Publisher : Vintage; Reprint edition (October 29, 1996)
Language : English
Paperback : 209 pages
ISBN-10 : 0679750312
ISBN-13 : 978-0679750314
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.2 x 0.61 x 7.94 inches
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Customers find the book insightful and a must-read for educators. They describe it as a great read and worth the time. However, opinions differ on the language quality – some find it well-written and coherent, while others feel it’s too wordy or dry.
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