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Deschooling Society

Paperback • 2002 • English • 1972. edition

Deschooling Society

By Ivan Illich

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About the book

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, Il...Show more

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9780714508795

Publisher

Marion Boyars

Published year

2002

Language

English

Edition

1972

Original title

Deschooling Society

Format

Paperback

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