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James W. Loewen's "Lies My Teacher Told Me"


James W. Loewen's "Lies My Teacher Told Me"
Discusses James Loewen's book, "Lies My Teacher Told Me" about the misleading and inaccurate information in school history books.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages) | 3 sources | APA | 2005 United States


Paper Summary:

This paper examines James Loewen's contention in "Lies My Teacher Told Me," that U.S. history textbooks are filled with distortions, omissions, and outright lies, and the impact of these lies on American students.

From the Paper:

"If you attended history class in US public schools, chances are you believe Columbus discovered America, Helen Keller was an inspirational and democratic American, and you more than likely view Woodrow Wilson as champion on human rights and world peace. All of these beliefs are either outright lies, misinformation or are guilty of lies by omission described by James W. Loewen in "Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong".

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APA Citation:

James W. Loewen's "Lies My Teacher Told Me" (2012, February 06). Retrieved February 11, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Analytical-Essay-James-W-Loewen's-Lies-My-Teacher-Told-Me/72270

MLA Citation:

"James W. Loewen's "Lies My Teacher Told Me"" 06 February 2012. Web. 11 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Analytical-Essay-James-W-Loewen's-Lies-My-Teacher-Told-Me/72270>




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