Black Earth And Ivory Tower: New American Essays From Farm And Classroom
by Zachary Michael Jack
Category: Education

At a time when less than 2 percent of Americans count themselves as farmers, these writers - all of whom have cultivated the earth and climbed the ivory tower - underscore the diversity of the American farm as a wellspring of learning. Their plainspoken commentaries on modern farming, teaching, and living will remind older generations of time-honored, agrarian values and provide a new generation with a literate, critical account of shifting national priorities.