Lewisj Perelman

Lewis J Perelman is a gee-whiz writer, fully within the tradition of those who offer futuristic, technological fixes to contemporary problems. Yet his ideas about interactive technology overlap with those of HowardGardner?, one of the country's most distinguished educational theorists. THE NEW REPUBLIC (Feb. 8, 1993)

Futurist and author of Schools Out

Perelman fundamental argument that technological change is undermining the foundations of conventional educations worth taking seriously.... His ideas probably seem outlandish; but remember, few people predict the really big social and economic changes that transform our lives. Michael Prowse, FINANCIAL TIMES (London, Nov. 23, 1992)

calls for nothing less than the reinvention of education, and the redefinition of learning. Philip Gold, THE WASHINGTON TIMES (Dec. 12, 1992)

develops a new paradigm to address the opportunity presented by the knowledge age.... I believe it will become one of the required reading books of this decade for entrepreneurial business leaders, and, one would hope, for our professional educators. Theodore C. Kraver, EDUCATION WEEK (Mar. 17, 1993)

If MarshallMcLuhan were alive in 1993, he'd find Lewis J. Perelman's new book an intriguing read.... With a boldness rarely seen in the genteel writings of educational reformers, Perelman minces few words in articulating his rather radical educational stance.... Graduate schools of education would do well to add this book to their list of required readings .... Ebefore their very existence is abolished. Phil Shapiro, CUE NEWSLETTER

Combine Illich with Papert and bring the technology up to date. Toss out Illich's socialist ideology, and add a freewheeling celebration of capitalism. Toss in a scathing critique of current reform efforts and a review of the latest developments in information technology and cognitive science. Serve with colorful, readable prose. Whaddya get? Lew Perelman's tasty Schools Out. Gerald Bracey, ELECTRONIC LEARNING (Apr. 1993)