Member-only story

The Battle Over History: In Education, Politics, and Scholarship

Dwayne Mitchell

·4.7k Followers· Follow

Published in Zinnophobia: The Battle Over History In Education Politics And Scholarship

3 min read · 2 weeks before

136 View Claps

28 Respond

Save

Listen

By James Loewen

History is a battleground. It is a battleground for the minds of our children, for the hearts of our citizens, and for the future of our country.

This statement is not an exaggeration, as The Battle Over History by James Loewen, a historian and author, makes it clear. The book is a thorough study of the current state of historical education in the United States. Loewen argues that our current way to teach history fails our students, and to make a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of the past, we need significant changes.

Zinnophobia: The Battle Over History in Education, Politics, and Scholarship

by David Detmer

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8001 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	601 pages

Loewen begins by examining the standards that guide history education in the United States. He finds that these standards are often vague and inconsistent and that they often reflect the political and social biases of the people who wrote them.

The lack of clear standards is reflected in the textbooks that are used in schools. Loewen analyzes several popular textbooks and finds that they are often inaccurate, biased, and Eurocentric.

The problems with history education are not limited to the textbooks. Loewen also finds that teachers often lack the knowledge and training to teach history effectively.

This lack of knowledge and training is reflected in the way teachers teach history. Loewen observes that teachers often rely on lectures and memorization and that they often fail to engage students in critical thinking and discussion.

The result of all these problems is that our students are not getting a good education in history. Loewen cites several studies that show that students' knowledge of history is declining and that they are increasingly unable to think critically about the past.

The Battle Over History is a powerful indictment of the current state of history education in the United States. Loewen's research is meticulous, and his arguments are persuasive. The book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of history education and the future of our country.

Zinnophobia: The Battle Over History in Education, Politics, and Scholarship

by David Detmer

5 out of 5