How Children Fail

by Holt, John R

How Children Fail is a non-fiction book by John Holt, published in 1964 and republished in 1982 in a revised edition. It is considered a classic text in the field of education, and has sold over a million copies. In this book he cites personal teaching and research experiences that led him to the belief that traditional schooling does more harm than good to a child's ability and desire to truly learn.

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How Children Fail.

by John R. Holt .

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Second Edition [1982], Revised & Enlarged. New Delta Edition
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1988.
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New York, NY Dell Publishing: Delta , 1988. Paperback Second Edition [1982], Revised & Enlarged. New Delta Edition [1988]. The First edition was published in 1964. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of tanning to the text pages; the former owner's rubber-stamped logo at the lower front… Read more about this item
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How Children Fail

by Holt, John R

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2/15/1982
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How Children Fail

by Holt, John R.

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by Holt, John R.

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