Postman,Neil

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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Education -- Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects--Education --Aims & Objectives Education-- Evaluation & Assessment Education--Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects

LA 217.2 MAN 1995