Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know Paperback – Illustrated, 12 April 1988

Despite the fact that the book is written some 20 years ago I think every parent or teacher should have this book on their shelves. I personally feel that it does not matter that the book is geared towards the American reader, most of it is useful for all audiences. Well researched text documenting the decline of classical education rendering contemporary education deficient in some aspects of cultural literacy. Great book as it addresses why the author has come to this conclusion and how we as parents and educators may redress the balance.I loved it and have already put into practice some of the recommendations of this book.

Makes you think - painfully!

Great

I found this book very disappointing not least because the underlying principle -even if taken to an extreme here -is something I would already be reasonably persuaded about.