Buy this book on-line Sykes, Charles J : Dumbing Down Our Kids : Why America's Children Feel Good About Themselves But Can't Read, Write, or AddSt. Martin's Press, New York, 1995 ISBN 0312134746
SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Printing of the First Edition (stated). A fascinating expose on the downward-spiraling state of American education, wherein students are taught how to apply condoms and know how to get in touch with the gay and lesbian hotlines but can't find the United States on a map and require remedial reading instruction, who know infinite detail about Malcolm X's life but are not sure who Benjamin Franklin was. Author discusses the inroads made by political correctness, the cowardice or mendacity of school administrations and teachers, the failures of parents to take action to reverse this silliness, and the federal government's own role in leading and funding the 'dumbing down' of students; contains notes, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 341pp., former owner signature. A very nice copy. Very rare as signed by author. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Sykes, Charles J : Dumbing Down Our Kids : Why America's Children Feel Good About Themselves But Can't Read, Write, or Add. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including collectables, livres anciens, out-of-print books, atlases and fine bindings. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |