Education and the National Question Today. Essay Reviews: "Nationalism in Education," edited by Klaus Schleicher; "Dogmatic Wisdom: How the Culture Wars Divert Education and Distract America," by Russell Jacoby; "Blood and Belonging: Journeys into the New Nationalism," by Michael Ignatieff.
Overview & Synopsis
Reviews three books concerned with the role of education either in constructing new nationalist identities or in promoting global awareness and pluralistic attitudes. Distinguishes between multicultural education in elementary and secondary schools and separatist ethnic studies in universities. Points out the appeal of nationalist and ethnic identities as a source of group unity. (SV)
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| Document Title | Education and the National Question Today. Essay Reviews: "Nationalism in Education," edited by Klaus Schleicher; "Dogmatic Wisdom: How the Culture Wars Divert Education and Distract America," by Russell Jacoby; "Blood and Belonging: Journeys into the New Nationalism," by Michael Ignatieff. |
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| Author / Organization | Post, David |
| Subject & Discipline | Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Studies |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1995 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-43628 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |