Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong
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Dewey Decimal Number: 973
EAN: 9780743296281
ISBN: 0743296281
Label: Touchstone
Manufacturer: Touchstone
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 464
Publication Date: October 16, 2007
Publisher: Touchstone
Sales Rank: 17434
Studio: Touchstone
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Product Description:
Winner of the American Book Award and the Oliver C. Cox
Anti-Racism Award of The American Sociological Association
Americans have lost touch with their history, and in Lies My Teacher Told Me Professor James Loewen shows why. After surveying eighteen leading high school American history texts, he has concluded that not one does a decent job of making history interesting or memorable. Marred by an embarrassing combination of blind patriotism, mindless optimism, sheer misinformation, and outright lies, these books omit almost all the ambiguity, passion, conflict, and drama from our past.
In this revised edition, packed with updated material, Loewen explores how historical myths continue to be perpetuated in today's climate and adds an eye-opening chapter on the lies surrounding 9/11 and the Iraq War. From the truth about Columbus's historic voyages to an honest evaluation of our national leaders, Loewen revives our history, restoring the vitality and relevance it truly possesses.
Thought provoking, nonpartisan, and often shocking, Loewen unveils the real America in this iconoclastic classic beloved by high school teachers, history buffs, and enlightened citizens across the country.
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- Simple Facts and Evidence Shows Our Textbooks Need An OverhaulThis book is filled with concrete examples of important details that are left out of history books ... Read More
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- Any kid over the age of 12 will love itThis eye-opening book puts multicultural historical interpretation into language that young kids will ... Read More
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- Just Say KnowOur education system continues to Dumb Down. Knowing the past is key to not repeating mistakes and growing ... Read More
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- Read it!!!!!!This book is so amazing and I recommend it for any person wanting to know some truths about our history. I ... Read More
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- Overrates the importance of textbooksDon't waste your time on this book. It has little new information, especially for history teachers. It is ... Read More
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