Postman, Neil,

The end of education : redefining the value of school / [print] Neil Postman. - first edition. - New York : Knopf, (c)1995. - xi, 209 pages ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographies and index.

The necessity of gods -- Some gods that fail -- Some new gods that fail -- Gods that may serve -- The spaceship Earth -- The fallen angel -- The American experiment -- The law of diversity -- The word weavers/the world makers.

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--United States.
Educational change--United States.
Education--Aims and objectives.--United States

LA217.P858.E536 1995