The de-Valuing of America

by William J. Bennett

Book Overview

No one sets the record straight like bestselling author William J. Bennett. In The De-Valuing of America, one of our leading conservatives gives us a provocative and unblinking critique of what is wrong with our nation in areas ranging from drugs to education to race relations, and provides an inspiring vision to turn the tide. In this remarkably candid personal account, Bennett reveals what he saw and what he learned -- and the people he came across...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671683055
• ISBN13: 9780671683054
• Release Date: February 1992
• Publisher: Summit Books
• Length: 271 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

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Arrived on time Interesting

Excellent book; for teachers, for parents, for teens

One of the best books telling "how it is". While scary in context, it gives hope that good old fashioned values still exist in high places. I only wish Mr. Bennett could write an "update" chapter following up on the effect of the 90's. I highly recommend this book for those wishing to be more informed

A MUST READ TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE OR WANT CHILDREN

This book is an excellent detail looking into today's educational value system. Being from a small town you might miss many of the problems in inner-cities that either go unnoticed or don't want any help and think they are doing things the right way. This is just a quality book from a quality writer.

Fabulous book, but short on one BIG issue

This book is absolutely one of the best contemporary conservative reads. Dr. Bennett's explanation of his doings as Education secretary are wonderful and inspiring. I particularily enjoyed his look at K-12 education and the need for evolution from the current education policy standstill. The one knock I will give the book is its lack of depth on the issue od drugs. Generally, I am solidly behind Dr. Bennett on the drug issue, and I have supported him for some time. However, the complexity of the "drug war" in the '80s and early '90s led by him needs to be far better examined, explained and explored. I suppose that issue- from Bennett's perspective- could consume more than one entire book of Kissingeresque size, but I still would've like to have seen a more thorough debriefing of Bennett's experiences in this volume. All in all, I HIGHLY recommend this book to everyone. I it is a *MUST READ* for contemporary conservatives.

Excellent book that should be read by every young American!!

This book should be read by every young American. A truly remarkable look at the American society, from education to abortion to drugs, Mr. Bennett's well rounded and conservative approach is a breath of fresh air.

Superb! A sobering look at the state of American culture.

Bill Bennett, former NEH Chairman, Secretary of Education, and Drug Czar takes on many important cultural issues. He writes with passion and great credibility, for example while Secretary of Education, Bennett not only visited but TAUGHT in over 100 schools around the country. His account of the woeful state of public education in America is particularly compelling- a chilling indictment of liberal social policy run amuck!