Race to Obey: The Rise and Spread of Mass Education
The Rise and Spread of Mass Education
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Agustina Paglayan's "Race to Obey" explores the historical development of mass education, challenging conventional explanations.
The book argues that the expansion of primary education wasn't primarily driven by industrialization or democratization, but rather by elites' anxieties about social unrest.
Paglayan demonstrates how mass education was strategically employed as a tool for social control, aiming to instill obedience and conformity in the lower classes.
The book analyzes various historical contexts, revealing the complex interplay between political power, social order, and the evolution of educational systems.
Ultimately, "Race to Obey" offers a critical perspective on the origins and purposes of mass education, prompting reflection on its contemporary relevance.
The book argues that the expansion of primary education wasn't primarily driven by industrialization or democratization, but rather by elites' anxieties about social unrest.
Paglayan demonstrates how mass education was strategically employed as a tool for social control, aiming to instill obedience and conformity in the lower classes.
The book analyzes various historical contexts, revealing the complex interplay between political power, social order, and the evolution of educational systems.
Ultimately, "Race to Obey" offers a critical perspective on the origins and purposes of mass education, prompting reflection on its contemporary relevance.
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