Hirsch, E. D. 1928-

The making of Americans : democracy and our schools / E.D. Hirsch, Jr. - New Haven [Conn.] : Yale University Press, c2009. - xii, 261 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-247) and index.

Examines the American education system, discussing how "child-centered" and "how-to" learning theories have created social and economic equalities for students, and argues for a nationwide, grade-by-grade curriculum.

Adult Follett Library Resources

9780300152814 (trade) 0300152817 (trade)

2009011074


Public schools--United States.
Education--Aims and objectives--United States.
Democracy and education--United States.
Public schools--United States.
Education--Aims and objectives.
Democracy--United States.

LA217.2 / .H57 2009

371.01/0973