The Curse Of Education (1901)

von Harold Edward Gorst

156 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""The Curse of Education"" is a book written by Harold Edward Gorst and published in 1901. The book explores the negative effects of education on society and argues that the pursuit of knowledge can lead to arrogance, narrow-mindedness, and a lack of practical skills. Gorst contends that an excessive focus on academic achievement can result in a society that values theory over practice and neglects the needs of the working class. He also criticizes the educational system for failing to prepare students for the real world and for perpetuating social inequalities. The book is a thought-provoking critique of the education system and its impact on society, and it remains relevant today as debates about the purpose and value of education continue.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik / Erziehungswissenschaften
• ISBN: 9781437284270
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.11.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC