66 pages • 2 hours read
Jonathan KozolThe Shame of the Nation: The Restoration of Apartheid Schooling in America
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Jonathan Kozol's The Shame of the Nation delivers a powerful critique of the persistent segregation in America's schools. Reviews praise Kozol's passionate narrative and compelling evidence, highlighting systemic issues. However, some critics argue that his solutions lack feasibility and his tone can be overly sentimental. Overall, the book is a stirring call for educational equity.
Who Should Read The Shame of the Nation?
A reader who would enjoy The Shame of the Nation by Jonathan Kozol is likely interested in educational equity, social justice, and systemic inequality in the American public school system. Comparable titles include Savage Inequalities by Kozol himself and Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire.
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