About this title: The controversial author of "The Bell Curve" returns with a groundbreaking manifesto to transform American education. He presents the four simple truths that parents and educators should confront to precipitate change.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Crown Forum
Date Published: 08/2008
ISBN-13:9780307405388ISBN:0307405389
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Date Published: 2009-08-25
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Crown Forum
Date Published: 2008-08-19
ISBN-13:9780307405388ISBN:0307405389
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Crown Pub
Date Published: 2008-08-19
ISBN-13:9780307405388ISBN:0307405389
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Crown Forum
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780307405388ISBN:0307405389
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Edition: 1st edition
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Random House Inc
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780307405388ISBN:0307405389
Description: New. The controversial author of "The Bell Curve" returns with a groundbreaking manifesto to transform American education. He presents the four simple truths that parents and educators should confront to precipitate change. read more
1. Ability varies 2. Half of the children are below average 3. Too many people are going to college 4. America's future depends on how we educate the academically gifted
I found #3 the most interesting, and completely agree with Murray. I won't spoil anything here, but the book is very thought-provoking and filled with back-to-reality common sense that has gone missing in an age of educational romanticism."
I agree with his premise. However, you have to wade through a bunch of statistical analysis to understand his reasoning. Just when you think you can't take anymore of it, though, up pops Murray's incredible wit and entertaining real-life examples.
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