Civic Illiteracy and Education : The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of American Youth

by John Marciano

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Format Paperback / Softback

Book Series Counterpoints Studies in the Postmodern Theory of Education

ISBN-10 0820428795

ISBN-13 9780820428796

Publisher Peter Lang Publishing Inc

Imprint Peter Lang Publishing Inc

Country of Manufacture US

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Jul 1st, 1997

Print length 217 Pages

Weight 312 grams

Dimensions 22.80 x 15.00 x 1.40 cms

Product Classification: History of the Americas Philosophy & theory of education

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This book presents a disturbing thesis: education - often through history textbooks - promotes civic illiteracy and turns civic responsibility into patriotic conformity. Youth are taught to support a dominant-elite view of international conflicts which undermines the critical abilities that are essential for citizens in a democracy. Expanding upon the social and educational insights of dissident theorists, the author challenges the view of civic literacy put forth by such educators as William Bennett and Diane Ravitch.

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