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William Bennett on Martin Luther King: Mock-Diversifying the Core Curriculum.

Authors :
Zorn, Jeff
Source :
Journal of Education. 1992 174(3):89-97.
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

The writings of Martin Luther King Jr. deserve to be read in undergraduate humanities classes but not in the spirit advocated by former Secretary of Education William Bennett. It is argued that Bennett downplays the struggles against racial discrimination and chooses the most conservative King pieces for the literary canon. (SLD)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022-0574
Volume :
174
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Education
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
EJ475295
Document Type :
Opinion Papers<br />Reports - Evaluative<br />Journal Articles