Weapons of Mass Instruction: A Schoolteacher's Journey through the Dark World of Compulsory Schooling
by John Taylor Gatto
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Author: John Taylor GattoEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-10-01
ISBN: 0865716315
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: New Society Publishers
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Book Review: A Must Read
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a must read for all Americans, with or without kids. This is not a book of wild conspiracy theories or speculation. It is a fact-based chronicle of our modern education system -- where it came from, and its intended purpose. Gatto makes a convincing case that this system touches and impacts all aspects of our society, culture, politics and economy, and that it stifles individualism and true happiness.
There are portions of the book that follow his previous work "An Underground History of American Education", a lengthy work of brilliance. But these portions are more condensed, and straight to the point. There is more urgency from the author this time. And there is palpable anger. Gatto's understandable disgust with government schooling, and the damage it does, is made obvious.
Anyone who would say "Oh c'mon, public school isn't THAT bad!" needs to read this book. Now. Even if you don't have kids, it will enlighten you. Now I understand who I am to a better degree. Being a product of the forced schooling machine, I can plainly see the lingering scars.
Get this book. I was surprised to find it a page-turner. Just try not to punch a hole in the wall as you read it!
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