Schools have failed our individual needs, supporting false and misleading notions of 'progress' and development fostered by the belief that ever-increasing production, consumption and profit are proper yardsticks for measuring the quality of human life. Our universities have become recruiting centers for the personnel of the consumer society, certifying citizens for service, while at the same time disposing of those judged unfit for the competitive rat race. In this bold and provocative book, Illich suggest some radical and exciting reforms for the education system.
Schools have failed our individual needs, supporting false and misleading notions of 'progress' and development fostered by the belief that ever-increasing production, consumption and profit are proper yardsticks for measuring the quality of human life. Our universities have become recruiting centers for the personnel of the consumer society, certifying citizens for service, while at the same time disposing of those judged unfit for the competitive rat race. In this bold and provocative book, Illich suggest some radical and exciting reforms for the education system.
Deschooling Society
116Deschooling Society
116Related collections and offers
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780714508795 |
---|---|
Publisher: | Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd |
Publication date: | 07/01/2000 |
Pages: | 116 |
Sales rank: | 166,078 |
Product dimensions: | 5.10(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.40(d) |