Why Are They Lying to Our Children?

Herbert I. London

ISBN 10: 0812829379 / ISBN 13: 9780812829372

Published by Stein and Day, New York, NY, 1984

About this Item

Stein and Day, New York. 1984. Hardcover. Stated First Publishing. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Near Fine. DJ: VG+; NOT price clipped; bumping to upper and lower tip covers; bumping to head of spine. Black boards with white cloth overlay on spine with bright gilt lettering on spine. 197 pp 8vo. Generations of schoolchildren are being taught that their future and that os their world is bleak. This book is an antidote to the prophets of doom. This book demonstrates that mankind is not only better off than ever but world-wide progress will continue to improve the lot of the average man. A clean very presentable copy in a Brodart mylar jacket. Seller Inventory # 005052

Bibliographic Details

Title: Why Are They Lying to Our Children?

Publisher: Stein and Day, New York, NY

Publication Date: 1984

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Challenging the attitudes and perspectives of contemporary prophets of doom, this hopeful, realistic look argues that, despite tragic events and pockets of hardship, humankind is better off now than in the past and world-wide progress will continue to improve human life

About the Author:

Herbert I. London is president emeritus of the Hudson Institute and was formerly John M. Olin Professor of Humanities at New York University. In addition to his work that has appeared in places such as Commentary, National Review, and Orbis, he has authored numerous books, including America's Secular Challenge, Decade of Denial, and From the Empire State to the Vampire State.