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re: My Child's AP Government Textbook Cover
Posted on 9/22/17 at 2:31 pm to Tigahs24Seven
Posted on 9/22/17 at 2:31 pm to Tigahs24Seven
Personally, it doesn't really matter nor bother me who is on the cover of the book, as long as the appropriate materials are being taught.
That being said, if the purpose of this book cover is to be an image or referendum of the subject within, then i'd say that the cover lacks. While Martin Luther King was a lot of things, his service to the inter-workings/formation of the American form of Government isn't as impactful as other notable figures in history that had vital roles in establishing our form of government. Personally, i would think a picture of the US Capital building would be more appropriate than a picture or monument of any one man.
That being said, if the purpose of this book cover is to be an image or referendum of the subject within, then i'd say that the cover lacks. While Martin Luther King was a lot of things, his service to the inter-workings/formation of the American form of Government isn't as impactful as other notable figures in history that had vital roles in establishing our form of government. Personally, i would think a picture of the US Capital building would be more appropriate than a picture or monument of any one man.
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Posted on 9/22/17 at 2:54 pm to Tigahs24Seven
Wiki
The book is fine. Written by a republican and a guy that worked for W. It's even been criticized as being too conservative.
And you're worked up over a picture.
The book is fine. Written by a republican and a guy that worked for W. It's even been criticized as being too conservative.
And you're worked up over a picture.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 2:58 pm to monceaux
That guy died and the conservative controversy was in 2008, so an older edition.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:01 pm to monceaux
I taught AP Government and Politics for 26 years in a public high school (as well as AP-US Hist and AP-Euro Hist).
How anyone whose brain functions could criticize that text cover is beyond me. Any teacher of AP Govt will tell you that MLK's name and work comes up in more than one place in that course. And that text is pretty fair-minded ideologically.
How anyone whose brain functions could criticize that text cover is beyond me. Any teacher of AP Govt will tell you that MLK's name and work comes up in more than one place in that course. And that text is pretty fair-minded ideologically.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:06 pm to Tigahs24Seven
If we're going down that route:
What does a Bird have to do with the policies of the American Government?
What does a Bird have to do with the policies of the American Government?
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:10 pm to Tigahs24Seven
There's definitely more appropriate covers, but I'm not really complaining about that one.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:14 pm to Tigahs24Seven
quote:In 2008, it was criticized for having a “conservative” bias.
I feel my kids are being indoctrinated every day, in every way, by a bunch of hard core leftists who are on the recruiting trail..
Wiki about book
quote:Of course, someone will always find something to complain about and criticize for bias.
The textbook became an item of national news coverage in April 2008. Matthew LaClair, a New Jersey high school senior expressed concerns to a think tank, the Center for Inquiry, regarding what he felt was conservative bias in the textbook, specifically inaccuracies about its coverage of global warming.
But you’re not even complaining about the content; you’re complaining about a book cover photo. Maybe they were mixing it up or trying to get a new school demographic to buy it.
If you’re that concerned, there appears to be a new edition.
This post was edited on 9/22/17 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:15 pm to Tigahs24Seven
I'm boycotting all AP American Government classes from this point forward until that publisher apologizes and fires all people responsible!
This post was edited on 9/22/17 at 3:17 pm
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:21 pm to Tigahs24Seven
Don't be triggered. It's a freaking picture on a textbook.
Save your rage for stuff that matters.
Save your rage for stuff that matters.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:23 pm to Tigahs24Seven
OP has a point. MLK was never elected to office and was not a government official. A former president, SCOTUS judge or Senator should have been on the cover.
It's like putting Piccaso on the front of a calculus textbook. It doesn't fit.
It's like putting Piccaso on the front of a calculus textbook. It doesn't fit.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:26 pm to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
quote:Clearly Left wing's focus on environmentalism.
What does a Bird have to do with the policies of the American Government?
Or right wing's focus of symbolism ad an important aspect of patriotism.
Or maybe it's the Philadelphia Eagles wing.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:27 pm to AUstar
One does not have to be an elected official to influnence government...
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:28 pm to AUstar
I've gotta laugh at the rugged individualists becoming the triggered little snowflakes they once made fun of.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:30 pm to AUstar
quote:Well regardless of his lack of government work, MLK had a more influential role in policy than just politicians, and he had a federal holiday in his name. So the Picasso comparison isn't very good. But if a textbook wanted to target an artsy demographic, then it may make sense.
It's like putting Piccaso on the front of a calculus textbook. It doesn't fit.
Regardless, it's a really petty thing to get worked up over, especially to the point of the left wing indoctrination argument.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:44 pm to Tigahs24Seven
The cover wouldn't bother as long as the info in the book is factual and correct.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:45 pm to boosiebadazz
quote:
That phallic image to the right is also clearly
pushing the homosexuality agenda.
Not to mention that bush needing some pruning.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:45 pm to Tigahs24Seven
quote:Did MLK only stand for liberal values?
Liberal Left...The only important people in history are those that fought for the left's agenda and anyone, or anything else, is evil.
quote:Well if it's that important, you can try to get the brief version of the 9th edition.
Hey, here's a fricking great idea. let's put the constitution on the cover
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:46 pm to Tigahs24Seven
quote:No
Anybody see a problem with the image?
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:49 pm to NoHoTiger
quote:The 2008 version was actually criticized for a conservative bias. Regardless, if a picture of MLK on the 14th edition of a book that has multiple versions (AP, brief version, etc.) and covers for its editions (far more than 14 covers), is evidence of left wing indoctrination, then the OP is bound to find something to fit his view.
The cover wouldn't bother as long as the info in the book is factual and correct.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:50 pm to buckeye_vol
I feel like I'm starting to understand the alt-right because now I want MLK on the cover of the chemistry book too just to make OP madder
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