Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong
by James W. Loewen
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Author: James W. LoewenEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-16
ISBN: 0743296281
Number of pages: 464
Publisher: Touchstone
Accessories:
- Lies Across America: What American Historic Sites Get Wrong
- Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism
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Book Review: An excellent critique of American high school history texts
Summary: 5 Stars
Loewen reviews many of the American history textbooks most
commonly used in high school classrooms in recent decades.
In varying degrees they all fail in the important task of
teaching history objectively and in an interesting manner.
Students come away with the false notion that American history
is one long boring epic tale of unblemished heroes who have
contributed to the glorious nation in which we now have
undiluted pride. Any negative notes are either ignored or
downplayed as mere aberrations. With this kind of understanding
of history, it is little wonder that Americans are
constantly surprised by scandal and so easily misled by
our "leaders". Every conscientious teacher, parent and
citizen ought to read this book and work to reform the
teaching of history in his/her school district.
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