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Back to basics

Name: Back to basics
Author: Francis Schrag
ISBN: 9780787900601

by Francis Schrag

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"In stunningly clear and vivid language, Francisc Schrag answers core questions about schooling in American in a way that any college student, parent, public official, or reformer would find useful. His answers to questions such as: Why have public schools? What should children know? have schools changed? are fair without sacrificing his point of view. His analogies and metaphors give a provocative sparkle to the book. This is an unusually thoughtful and concise examination of fundamental issues facing American schools that will get readers to think long after they finish the last page."--Larry Cuban, professor of education, Stanford University

About the Author, Francis Schrag

FRANCIS SCHRAG is professor and chair of the Department of Educational Policy Studies and professor of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin--Madison. His articles have appeared in a variety of educational and philosophical journals including American Journal of Education, Educational Theory, Educational Researcher, Philosophy, Inquiry, and Political Theory. He is also the author of the book Thinking in School and Society (1988).