Deschooling Our Lives [Paperback]

Matt Hern (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1998

A provocative, practical response to the crisis in our schools, this book argues boldly for replacing compulsory schooling with a wide variety of home, neighborhood, and community-based educational efforts. Hern examines how the day-to-day experience of school teaches subservience, deadens children's natural love of learning, undercuts their self-esteem, and limits independent thought.

Editorial Reviews

Review

What is a 'complete' education, and how can parents foster healthy growth for children? Hern presents an argument against focussing on schools for education, presenting articles and gathering writings which show how parents can start the deschooling process and replace school emphasis with workable alternatives. Send for the free New Society Publishers catalog for a complete listing of their titles. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: New Society Publishers (July 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865713421
• ISBN-13: 978-0865713420
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,312,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking..., April 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Deschooling Our Lives (Paperback)

This book made me examine my assumptions and opinions on schooling and education... question things I have always taken for granted. It's a collection of essays and writings that will inspire you and give you courage.

14 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on American Education ever written.. very accurate, September 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Deschooling Our Lives (Paperback)

This was one of the best books I have ever read in my life (not very many though). It gives an extremely accurate synopsis of the American education system. I read it for debate and realized that almost everything said in it was very true. Great book. I recommend it to everyone, whether and philosopher, educator or just an average Joe.

6 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente libro!, June 9, 2003

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Mariana (Puebla, Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deschooling Our Lives (Paperback)

Este es uno de los mejores libros que he leído. La verdad sobre la educación en las escuelas. Estoy segura de que este es un libro que pocos educadores han leído...que lástima!
Sería grandioso que existiera la traducción al idioma español, me encantaría que todo Mexico lo leyera, al menos los profesores y encargados de las escuelas que tanto daño hacen a los niños...
Este es un libro que no se pueden perder!