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Inside American Education

The Decline, The Deception, The Dogmas

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Inside American Education

By: Thomas Sowell
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An indictment of the American educational system criticizes the fact that the system has discarded the traditional goals of transmitting knowledge and fostering cognitive skills in favor of building self-esteem and promoting social harmony.

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Always amazing

As usually Thomas Sowell writes a thoughtful and fact based assessment. I can’t get enough of him!

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excellent

This book is a really good read for anyone interested in education in America.

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Still relevant

I almost stopped listening when I realized the publish date but it's all still relevant in 2022

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sowell at his finest

many Sowell's books repeat the same things. I was suprised how muxh new this book had. Style is free and snark has a bite. A great one.

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A mandatory read for all parents

As a member of the Baby Boomers, and having decades as a Trainer and often time Adjunct Professor I regrettably choose to no longer engage with academia do the restrictions on how today’s curriculum dictates useless off subject materials to be discussed in the very limited time allocated to classroom hours.

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it is the same in Israel the same problems

as a teacher I can say that everything prof sowell said is right
he is so sharp

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Still relevant

Although this book is almost 30 years old, it is still so relevant to todays education situation in America. Things are actually much worse now. If only our education leaders read this book and listened to Thomas Sowells wise words back then..
Beautifully written and very nicely read. Highly recommend

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What An Eye Opener!!!

Thomas Sowell is the greatest educator of all time. This book should be required reading for all US citizens. Wow!

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Must read if you want to understand the condition in America

What an eye opening book. I knew things had changed from when I was in University but even then it was a mess. However this book really details a lot of the issues with the faltering US Education system. Whether you agree with the outcome or not it would be hard to disagree with the dire straights out education system is in.

Sadly I believe that those that need to read and understand this book won’t bother either due to the Author of it or their own closed minds.

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Thomas Sowelll quality, highly recommended.

Shines light on the cabal of higher education that neglects the basics necessary for advancement.

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