Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong
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Select a product to estimate shipping.Dive deep into American history and uncover the often-overlooked truths behind the textbooks you grew up with. James W. Loewen’s ‘Lies My Teacher Told Me’ provides a critical examination of how history is presented in American classrooms, challenging conventional narratives and revealing a more nuanced and complex past.
Key Highlights
- Question Traditional Narratives: Explore how historical accounts can be shaped by biases and perspectives.
- Understand Textbook Bias: Learn how textbooks frequently present a sanitized or incomplete version of events.
- Gain a More Critical Perspective: Develop the ability to analyze historical information with a discerning eye.
- Discover Hidden Stories: Uncover lesser-known stories and voices often excluded from standard curricula.
Useful Facts
- Publisher: The New Press
- Publication Date: July 17, 2018
- Edition: Reprint
- Language: English
- Page Count: 480 pages
- Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 9.25 inches
- Weight: 2.31 pounds
Good Fit For
- Students seeking a deeper understanding of American history.
- Educators looking for alternative perspectives to incorporate into their teaching.
- Anyone interested in critical thinking and historical analysis. Readers who enjoy non-fiction and historical inquiry.
| Main Specification | |
|---|---|
| Datum der Veröffentlichung | 2018 or July 17 |
| Marke | by James W. Loewen (Author) Format: Paperback |
| Positionsgewicht | 2,31 Pfund |
| Product information | |
| Sprache | Englisch |
| Others | |
| Produkttyp | History |
| Edition | Neuauflage |
| Herausgeber | The New Press |
| Drucklänge | 480 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1620973928 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1620973929 |
| Abmessungen | 6 x 1 x 9.25 inches |
| ISBN10 | 1620973928 |
| ISBN13 | 978-1620973929 |