The case against education : why the education system is a waste of time and money
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Published
Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, ©2018.
Status
Central - Adult Nonfiction
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371.01 CAPLA
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Published
Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, ©2018.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xiv, 395 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-380) and index.
Description
Despite being immensely popular--and immensely lucrativeeducation is grossly overrated. In this explosive book, Bryan Caplan argues that the primary function of education is not to enhance students' skill but to certify their intelligence, work ethic, and conformityin other words, to signal the qualities of a good employee.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Caplan, B. D. (2018). The case against education: why the education system is a waste of time and money . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Caplan, Bryan Douglas, 1971-. 2018. The Case against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Caplan, Bryan Douglas, 1971-. The Case against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money Princeton University Press, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Caplan, Bryan Douglas. The Case against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money Princeton University Press, 2018.
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