A Radical Democratic Critique of Capitalist Education

"Richard Brosio has written a big book on a big subject, the conflicting historical imperatives of capitalism and democracy and how they unevenly determine education in America, both its character and its promise and possibilities. Yet, however large the project, Brosio never flags. He writes with passion and commitment from his introductory remarks to his concluding words...In the face of the continuing crises of capitalism and democracy and the expanding powers of the corporate elite, Richard Brosio's book is essential reading for educators, teachers and those who would be teachers." (Harvey J. Kaye, Ben & Joyce Rosenberg Professor of Social Change and Development, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay)
"Brosio's first-class book is a tour de force...it is eminently readable and free from jargon, with a wealth of philosophical and historical literature nicely and skillfully interwoven with contemporary radical educational theory." (Harold Entwistle, History of Education Quarterly)
"'A Radical Democratic Critique of Capitalist Education' can be read as a theoretically rich history of U.S. education or as a contribution to critical educational theory, for it achieves both purposes and more." (Sheryl L. Lutjens, Comparative Education Review)