The making of Americans : democracy and our schools / E.D. Hirsch, Jr.
By: Hirsch, E. D. (Eric Donald).
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BookPublisher: New Haven [Conn.] : Yale University Press, c2009Description: xii, 261 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.ISBN: 9780300152814 (trade); 0300152817 (trade).Subject(s): 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 StatesDDC classification: 371.01/0973 Summary: 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.
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-247) and index.
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