{"product_id":"the-mis-education-of-the-negro-an-african-american-heritage-book-paperback","title":"The Mis-Education of the Negro (An African American Heritage Book) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarter G. Woodson's \u003cem\u003eThe Mis-Education of the Negro\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most influential works of American intellectual history, examining how education shapes historical understanding and cultural identity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this powerful study, Woodson argues that educational systems in the United States often failed to present the history and achievements of people of African descent in a truthful and complete manner. As a result, generations of students were taught historical narratives that overlooked or minimized the contributions of African civilizations and the broader African diaspora.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoodson carefully examines the institutions, textbooks, and cultural assumptions that shaped education in his time. He contends that genuine education must encourage independent thought and a fuller understanding of human history, rather than repeating inherited distortions or incomplete narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect, thoughtful, and deeply influential, \u003cem\u003eThe Mis-Education of the Negro\u003c\/em\u003e remains a foundational work in the study of African American history and education. Its insights continue to inform discussions about culture, knowledge, and the role of education in shaping society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325395927263,"sku":"9781604592269","price":17.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/aGfE29tMGQ9781604592269.webp?v=1788444207","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/the-mis-education-of-the-negro-an-african-american-heritage-book-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}