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The American School 1642 - 2004 | 
| Author: Joel Spring
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Category: Book
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 179932
Media: Paperback
Edition: 6
Pages: 448
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 0072875666
Dewey Decimal Number: 370.973
EAN: 9780072875669
ASIN: 0072875666
Publication Date: June 4, 2004
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Product Description
This current, comprehensive history of American education is designed to stimulate critical analysis and critical thinking by offering alternative interpretations of each historical period. The point of view taken by this text emphasizes 1) the role of multiculturalism and cultural domination in shaping U.S. schools, 2) the position of the school as one of many institutions that manage the distribution of ideas in society, 3) racism as a central issue in U.S. history and U.S. educational history, and 4) economic issues as an important factor in understanding the evolution of U.S. schools.
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| Customer Reviews:
 great book purchase January 18, 2007
S. Hoffman
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
the book came in a timely manner- was in great condition- and surved its purpose well! thanks.
The American School July 5, 2006
Susan W. Nafziger (Arizona)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book was used in my masters class -- it is not your typical textbook -- in that it includes the author's opinions about educational history in America. It is well written and Spring has some opinions that can incite the reader to action and others that the reader will "just go along with". For lovers of history -- it is a good read. For those interested in the educational foundations of America, it is a good read.
 humorously biased August 30, 2005
S. Peck
11 out of 21 found this review helpful
I found this book to be so insanely biased that I was laughing at his conclusions! I'm no conservative but its hard to take this book seriously, especially since he leaves Maria Montessori completely out of it(I know she was Italian but she had a significant impact on American education). Perhaps the most confusing thing he said was that there is no correct or right interpretation of history therefore implying that his is wrong by default. Also, how can a person think that a person's race determines their values? But this kind of attitude is prevelant through out the book! Prescribing values to a certain race is racism, I'm sorry. Is this how modern educators really view education?? I can't say enough bad things philosophically speaking about this book. All of the problems that he has with politics in education would be eradicated if he supported private schools, then he could have his precious little multicutural prep schools. I'm sorry but school is supposed to teach you HOW TO THINK not WHAT TO THINK. Let your own mind be the judge of what to think, please god don't let public schools(or Dr. Spring) be the judge!
An excellent historical overview March 13, 2005
La Chenille qui a fait des trous (Illinois)
6 out of 11 found this review helpful
I have only read chapter 9 of this book. That said, I found it to be extremely helpful, providing a chronological overview of the economic, social and political forces shaping and reshaping American schools in the 19th & 20th centuries. The author presents the perspectives of numerous intellectuals in the field. His writing style is clear and concise. Much easier to read than many other texts I have run across in the domain.
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