Condemned Without a Trial: Bogus Arguments Against Bilingual Education

by Stephen D. Krashen

Here is a timely and important book for anyone concerned about the future of bilingual education in America. Written by Stephen Krashen, the nation's foremost expert on second language acquisition, it... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0325001294
• ISBN13: 9780325001296
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Remark on the First Post

From the first post: "When a grammar expert is needed at my office, I am called upon." The self-refutation of the author's claim is too humorous to miss the attention of even one reader.

required reading

Dr. Krashen presents a clear, documented analysis of bilingual education, verifying that when it is done right, it is the best way to educate language minority students. He accurately disects the arguments against bilingual education, showing that they are based in misinformation and prejudice. In light of ballot measures in California, Arizona, and across the country that would dismantle effective bilingual education and force all students to sink or swim, this should be required reading for all voters.