The Stupidity Epidemic
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The Stupidity Epidemic
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Author : Joel Best
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-08-06
The Stupidity Epidemic written by Joel Best and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-06 with Social Science categories.
Critics often warn that American schools are failing, and that our students are ill-prepared for the challenges the future holds, and may even be "the dumbest generation." We can think of these claims as warning about a Stupidity Epidemic. This essay begins by tracing the history of the idea of that American students, teachers, and schools are somehow getting worse; the record shows that critics have been issuing such warnings for more than 150 years. It then examines four sets of data that speak to whether educational deterioration is taking place. First, data on educational attainment show a clear trend: more students are getting more education. Second, standardized test scores suggest that American students are performing somewhat better; certainly most test scores do not indicate that students are getting worse. Third, measures of popular knowledge also show evidence of improvement. Fourth, there is clear evidence that IQ scores have been rising. In other words, the best available evidence fails to support claims about a Stupidity Epidemic. The essay then turns to exploring several reasons why belief in educational decline is so common, and concludes by suggesting some more useful ways to think about educational problems. The goal of this new, unique Series is to offer readable, teachable "thinking frames" on today’s social problems and social issues by leading scholars, all in short 60 page or shorter formats, and available for view on http://routledge.customgateway.com/routledge-social-issues.html For instructors teaching a wide range of courses in the social sciences, the Routledge Social Issues Collection now offers the best of both worlds: originally written short texts that provide "overviews" to important social issues as well as teachable excerpts from larger works previously published by Routledge and other presses.
The Stupidity Epidemic
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Author : Joel Best
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-07-18
The Stupidity Epidemic written by Joel Best and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-18 with categories.
Critics often warn that American schools are failing, and that our students are ill-prepared for the challenges the future holds, and may even be "the dumbest generation." We can think of these claims as warning about a Stupidity Epidemic. This essay begins by tracing the history of the idea of that American students, teachers, and schools are somehow getting worse; the record shows that critics have been issuing such warnings for more than 150 years. It then examines four sets of data that speak to whether educational deterioration is taking place. First, data on educational attainment show a clear trend: more students are getting more education. Second, standardized test scores suggest that American students are performing somewhat better; certainly most test scores do not indicate that students are getting worse. Third, measures of popular knowledge also show evidence of improvement. Fourth, there is clear evidence that IQ scores have been rising. In other words, the best available evidence fails to support claims about a Stupidity Epidemic. The essay then turns to exploring several reasons why belief in educational decline is so common, and concludes by suggesting some more useful ways to think about educational problems. The goal of this new, unique Series is to offer readable, teachable "thinking frames" on today s social problems and social issues by leading scholars, all in short 60 page or shorter formats, and available for view on http: //routledge.customgateway.com/routledge-social-issues.html For instructors teaching a wide range of courses in the social sciences, the Routledge Social Issues Collection now offers the best of both worlds: originally written short texts that provide "overviews" to important social issues as well as teachable excerpts from larger works previously published by Routledge and other presses. "
Epidemic Stupidity
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Author : Henry M. Skirbst
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007-04
Epidemic Stupidity written by Henry M. Skirbst and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04 with Education categories.
It is back to class for all of us. We have forgotten so much of what we were taught as we grew up. No, not what we were taught in public and private schools. What we are forgetting everything taught from the Bible. All of those lessons taught to us in church and Sunday school pertaining to the Scriptures seem to have vanished from out minds. So it is time for us to return back to school and learn the values and morals that God had left us in Scripture. The dean of the school is God and our professor is Jesus Christ. We have many other teachers at the school including Moses, David and the 11 disciples. Welcome to class Inspiration 1.01. You will have 66 books for your study material. So let's get started as Professor Christ enters the classroom.
Crude Rude And Stupid
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Author : Barry G. Dolgin
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Release Date : 2012-11-01
Crude Rude And Stupid written by Barry G. Dolgin and has been published by Createspace Independent Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-01 with Humor categories.
From the moron screaming into his cell phone, to the moron texting while she's driving, to the moron unconscious ahead of you at the stoplight, to the moron obsessing over his menu selection ahead of you in line, to the moron ahead of you at the checkout counter who leaves to retrieve a forgotten item, to the moronic automated customer helpline, and on and on, this book is an account of the massive quantity of Crudeness, Rudeness, and Stupidity released into our environment and the Aversive Life Forms responsible. It is not for the faint-hearted. Rounding out the presentation is a discussion of some less disturbing, but occasionally annoying, elements encountered in our modern modes of communication, including of course the Internet-and a certain icon in the shape of a thumb. This book should resonate powerfully with any reader who can fog a mirror. You have been warned.
Stupid On The Brain
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Author : Wary Stupid
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024-06-14
Stupid On The Brain written by Wary Stupid and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-14 with categories.
S Is For Stupid
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Author : Leland Gregory
language : en
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Release Date : 2010-10-01
S Is For Stupid written by Leland Gregory and has been published by Andrews McMeel Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-01 with Humor categories.
An A-to-Z treasury of dumb, disastrous, and hard-to-believe human behavior from the New York Times-bestselling author of Stupid History! * A doctor’s actual diagnostic notation: The patient is married but sexually active. * “Shooting Reported at Firing Range” —The State, Columbia, South Carolina, August 4, 2006 * Arrested for public urination in Bowling Green, Ohio: Mr. Joshua Pees. —The Sentinel-Tribune, Bowling Green, Ohio, September 5, 2001 From absurd 911 calls to presidential philosophizing and foolish felons, Leland Gregory generates the best laughs by exposing the worst of human nature. This best-of collection features fifty percent new material and fifty percent fan favorites, arranged alphabetically by topic. And because the stories Gregory chronicles are just that unbelievable, each anecdote, quote, or factoid is presented with relevant background information, including its verified news source.
Disinfect This Stupidity Hypocrisy And Lies In A Pandemic On The Road To The 2020 Presidential Election
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Author : Jason Vines
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-09
Disinfect This Stupidity Hypocrisy And Lies In A Pandemic On The Road To The 2020 Presidential Election written by Jason Vines and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09 with Fiction categories.
A collection of daily, sometimes multiple-daily political columns during 100 days of the Coronavirus pandemic. Columns include both straight opinions of the author, as well as hysterical parodies and satire.
The Stupidity Of Intelligence
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Author : Elias M. Awad
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-12-10
The Stupidity Of Intelligence written by Elias M. Awad and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-10 with Common sense categories.
A book attempting to answer one critical question: Why do smart people make stupid mistakes?
The Great Stupidity
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Author : Andy Lazris
language : en
Publisher: Bookbaby
Release Date : 2022-01-12
The Great Stupidity written by Andy Lazris and has been published by Bookbaby this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-12 with Fiction categories.
"The Great Stupidity" is a witty work of fiction that offers a satirical look at an historic public health crisis. Author Andy Lazris transports readers back in time as the Black Death strikes a small village in France. Village leaders send off a blacksmith's son on a ridiculous quest to cure the disease - and on his journey he encounters many "experts" who "know" how to solve this crisis. A black comedy with 12 songs, the book is an historical mirror through which we can view ourselves, because as our heroes learn, those who think they know it all usually are just out for themselves, while goodness and friendship are really the best cures of all. As the Black Death wreaks havoc and well - death - a young boy sets out to find the other half of Saint Ambrose's toenail which was stolen from their artifact collection, thinking that it is the reason for the plague. On his way, the boy encounters many who think they know everything, but actually know little to nothing. He encounters "experts" ranging from Flagellates who whip themselves, to zealots who seek to kill Jews, to scientists who claim everyone must wave their hands and build 6 foot walls, to the Pope who sells indulgences before running away, to well-off monks who dip holy artifacts into water and sell them, and to doctors and soldiers who believe you have to kill people in order to save them. Most of the events and people in the book are based on historical reality, and the book's many adventures, encounters, and comedic moments reflect the truth of what transpired 800 years ago, and what we are experiencing during the contemporary pandemic. All the songs are performed by professional artists and are woven into the fabric of the narrative.
Idiot America
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Author : Charles Pierce
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2010-05-04
Idiot America written by Charles Pierce and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-04 with Humor categories.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER The three Great Premises of Idiot America: · Any theory is valid if it sells books, soaks up ratings, or otherwise moves units · Anything can be true if someone says it loudly enough · Fact is that which enough people believe. Truth is determined by how fervently they believe it With his trademark wit and insight, veteran journalist Charles Pierce delivers a gut-wrenching, side-splitting lament about the glorification of ignorance in the United States. Pierce asks how a country founded on intellectual curiosity has somehow deteriorated into a nation of simpletons more apt to vote for an American Idol contestant than a presidential candidate. But his thunderous denunciation is also a secret call to action, as he hopes that somehow, being intelligent will stop being a stigma, and that pinheads will once again be pitied, not celebrated. Erudite and razor-sharp, Idiot America is at once an invigorating history lesson, a cutting cultural critique, and a bullish appeal to our smarter selves.