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The Education Myth
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Book • 2025
Jon Shelton's "The Education Myth" examines the evolution of American perspectives on education, tracing the shift from education as a tool for civic engagement to its current focus on job preparation.
The book critiques the narrative that education alone guarantees economic success, arguing this has undermined broader discussions about labor rights and social welfare.
Shelton highlights how this emphasis on individual achievement has overshadowed collective action and social responsibility.
He explores the historical context of this shift, analyzing the role of political rhetoric and policy decisions.
Ultimately, the book advocates for a more holistic approach to education that prioritizes civic engagement and social justice.
The book critiques the narrative that education alone guarantees economic success, arguing this has undermined broader discussions about labor rights and social welfare.
Shelton highlights how this emphasis on individual achievement has overshadowed collective action and social responsibility.
He explores the historical context of this shift, analyzing the role of political rhetoric and policy decisions.
Ultimately, the book advocates for a more holistic approach to education that prioritizes civic engagement and social justice.
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Tom DeSena

Jon Shelton, "The Education Myth: How Human Capital Trumped Social Democracy" (Cornell UP, 2023)
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as a book that delves deeper into human capital theory in the 50s and 60s.

Neil Kraus

Neil Kraus, "The Fantasy Economy: Neoliberalism, Inequality, and the Education Reform Movement" (Temple UP, 2023)
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when introducing John Shelton as a guest on the podcast.


Rivka Rivera

Back to the Future (w/ Jon Shelton)
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as the topic of the podcast episode.

Tom DeSena

Jon Shelton, "The Education Myth: How Human Capital Trumped Social Democracy" (Cornell UP, 2023)
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for its in-depth discussion of human capital theory in the 50s and 60s.

Neil Kraus

Neil Kraus, "The Fantasy Economy: Neoliberalism, Inequality, and the Education Reform Movement" (Temple UP, 2023)