An Aristocracy of Everyone: The Politics of Education and the Future of America - Couverture souple

Barber, Benjamin R.

 
9780195091540: An Aristocracy of Everyone: The Politics of Education and the Future of America
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 019509154X ISBN 13 : 9780195091540
Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 1994

Synopsis

In this book, Benjamin Barber sets a new agenda for the debate over education in America. He argues that both sides of the current debate: the elistist, anti-democratic conservatives and the radical champions of Political Correctness have missed the point. He argues that rather than arguing over who should be taught, what should be taught, and how it should be paid for, education must be addressed as the well-spring of democracy in the United States. Education should instil in students a commitment to community service, the literacy to live in a civil society, the competence to participate in democratic communities, the ability to think critically and deliberately in a pluralistic world, and empathy to help them understand their fellow citizens.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

In this book, Benjamin Barber sets a new agenda for the debate over education in America. He argues that both sides of the current debate: the elistist, anti-democratic conservatives and the radical champions of Political Correctness have missed the point. He argues that rather than arguing over who should be taught, what should be taught, and how it should be paid for, education must be addressed as the well-spring of democracy in the United States. Education should instil in students a commitment to community service, the literacy to live in a civil society, the competence to participate in democratic communities, the ability to think critically and deliberately in a pluralistic world, and empathy to help them understand their fellow citizens.

Revue de presse

I want to compliment Professor Benjamin Barber for his leadership and service. (President Bill Clinton)

Exciting, controversial, but intellectually stimulating ... truly remarkable book. (Library Journal)

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press Inc
Date d'édition
1994
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
019509154X
ISBN 13 
9780195091540
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
316
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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