How Children Fail.
by John R. Holt
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- Paperback
- first
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About This Item
New York, NY Dell Publishing: Delta , 1988. Paperback Second Edition [1982], Revised & Enlarged. New Delta Edition [1988]. The First edition was published in 1964. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of tanning to the text pages; the former owner's rubber-stamped logo at the lower front endpaper; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. x, 298 pages. New Introduction by George McGovern. Second Edition [1982], Revised & Enlarged. New Delta Edition [1988]. The First edition was published in 1964. Trade Paperback.
Synopsis
How Children Fail is a non-fiction book by John Holt, published in 1964 and republished in 1982 in a revised edition. It is considered a classic text in the field of education, and has sold over a million copies. In this book he cites personal teaching and research experiences that led him to the belief that traditional schooling does more harm than good to a child's ability and desire to truly learn.
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- Seller
- Black Cat Hill Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 46011
- Title
- How Children Fail.
- Author
- John R. Holt
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition [1982], Revised & Enlarged. New Delta Edition
- Publisher
- Dell Publishing: Delta ,
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 1988.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Alternative Education; Education; Sociology of Education; Secondary Education; Education Methods; Elementary Education; Politics of Education;
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