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The de-valuing of America : the fight for our culture and our children

by William J. Bennett

This critique examines the decline of American educational standards and the politicisation of the school system. It further discusses the impact of political correctness on college campuses from the perspective of a former government official.

Accession 19983 ISBN 0671797190 Publisher Touchstone
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