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"Lies My Teacher Told Me" by James W. Loewen, he's a sociologist that examines the major textbooks sold in the US. The title is a little cheesy, the book is a b
by cmiles74 12y ago
"Lies My Teacher Told Me" by James W. Loewen, he's a sociologist that examines the major textbooks sold in the US. The title is a little cheesy, the book is a bit more serious.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lies_My_Teacher_Told_Me http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lies_My_Teacher_Told_Me
- richardbrevig 12y agoAgreed. Didn't read the whole thing but found his analysis of how textbooks in the US changed history over time. I believe the main example was justification for manifest destiny and how it was presented in various textbooks at different times.