Deschooling Society

by Ivan Illich

Book cover: Deschooling Society

Extent: 130 pages

Publisher: Marion Boyars Publishers

Subjects: Social Sciences 

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(July 2000)

ISBN: 9780714508795

Price: $14.95

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Schools and universities support misleading notions of ‘progress’ and development, fostered by the belief that ever-increasing production, consumption and profit are proper yardsticks for measuring the quality of human life. Our universities are the recruitment centres for the personnel of the consumer society, certifying citizens for service, while at the same time disposing of those judged unfit for the competitive rat race. In this bold and provocative book, Illich suggests some radical and exciting reforms for the education system.

  • By (author) Ivan Illich