Gatto, John Taylor

Weapons of Mass Instruction: A Schoolteacher's Journey Through the Dark World of Compulsory Schooling

(No reviews yet) Write a Review
ISBN 13:
9780865716698
author:
Gatto, John Taylor
format:
Paperback
publisher:
New Society Publishers
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
22.6 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
Genre:
Educational strategies & policy
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£13.79

Description

Weapons of Mass Instruction: A Schoolteacher's Journey Through the Dark World of Compulsory Schooling John Taylor Gatto's provocative critique of compulsory schooling reveals a system that cripples imagination and discourages critical thinking. In this hard-hitting book, Gatto argues that the true purpose of pedagogy is to render the population manageable, to free adult workers to fuel the industrial economy, and to train the next generation into subservient obedience to the state. Gatto's insights into the mechanisms of compulsory schooling are both chilling and thought-provoking. He exposes the flaws in the system, revealing that Ivy League schools do not produce the most successful graduates, that some of the world's richest entrepreneurs are high school dropouts, and that Thomas Edison and John D. Rockefeller were among the uneducated. This book is a worthwhile read for anyone who questions the status quo and seeks to understand the true nature of compulsory schooling.

View AllClose

Related Products

Related Products

Weapons of Mass Instruction:
Add to Cart
Quick view

Weapons of Mass Instruction:

Jacobsen, John Eric

£14.85
For business professionals looking for practical solutions to common challenges, this book offers a concise and accessible guide. With its focus on "soft-skill" issues, it provides valuable insights...