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The Underground History of American Education : A School Teacher's Intimate Investigation into the Problem of Modern Schooling by John T. Gatto (2001, Trade Paperback)

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Publisher
Oxford Village Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0945700040
ISBN-13
9780945700043
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1738682

Product Key Features

Author
John T. Gatto
Publication Name
Underground History of American Education : A School Teacher's Intimate Investigation into the Problem of Modern Schooling
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2001
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
XL, 700 Pages

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9in
Item Width
6in

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Lc Classification Number
Ps3557.R1987o5 1993
Copyright Date
2000
Topic
History
Lccn
00-130611
Dewey Decimal
811/.54
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Education

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5 out of 5 stars
by shamilton46Jan 09, 2011
A truly eye-opening book
As a homeschooling parent, I had read Gatto's "Dumbing us Down" years ago, but it didn't really resonate with me. A friend told me about his recent book, "Weapons of Mass Instruction", and that did resonate with me, but it also made me more curious about the references he made. I found that this book is available on his website for free, but I wanted a hardcopy to read. This book is truly his magnum opus--a life's work. I was blown away by the evidence he presents that the elite industrialists created compulsory government schooling beginning around 1850 in the US, for the express purpose of creating an obedient, compliant populace. Never had I dreamed from reading John Holt et al, that it was intentional! Gatto's argument that we were an egalitarian, fully literate society before this point, is still hard for me to swallow, but the absolute mountain range of evidence that he presents has me reeling. I feel as though I've got the next 30 years of reading laid out for me now tracking down some of his 2000 + sources. This book was a life changing experience for me.Read full review
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by winds_of_changeNov 08, 2009
Be informed, your child's education depends on you.
Very informative book regarding what is taught and not taught in the public schools. If you as a parent want to ensure your child is receiving the best education possible this book will be an asset to you. Gatto reminded me that my children's education is not singularly up to the school. The system is not educating my children to compete in today's world in terms of math and sciences, writing, vocational training, logic or critical thinking. There is still much teaching I must do at home to give them a well-rounded education. What I can depend on the government's public school system to do for my children is to help them major in politcal agendas and social order, and minor in the above mentioned school subjects. Great documentation and statistics to back up his findings. You will want extra copies to pass on to friends and family.Read full review
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by shelf2shelfJun 21, 2019
Compelling
This is a must read for any human, but especially parents. The state of our educations system fails children constantly but when you understand where it all started then it is no surprise. I highly recommend this book.
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by ackayphillipFeb 14, 2024
I highly recommend this MUST-READ book
This book is amazing! You'll not find most of this information anywhere else. Everyone should read this.
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5 out of 5 stars
by ssis6628Feb 25, 2020
Why Homeschool?
Excellent! Gatto explains why the government school delivers such poor results.
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