The End of Education: redefining the value of school
- New York Vintage Books 1995
- xi,209p. 20.2 cm.
Contents. Introduction:
Part I: 1. The necessity of Gods 2. Some Gods that fail 3. Some new Gods that fail 4. Gods that may serve
Part II: 5. The spaceship earth 6. The fallen angel 7. The American experiment 8. The law of diversity 9. The word weavers/The world makers
Epilogue Notes Index
In this comprehensive response to the education crisis, the author of Teaching as a Subversive Activity returns to the subject that established his reputation as one of our most insightful social critics. Postman presents useful models with which schools can restore a sense of purpose, tolerance, and a respect for learning.
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