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International Journal of Progressive Education 2008, Vol. 4(1) 49-65

The Information Inquisition: High Priests of Knowledge

Randall K. Engle

pp. 49 - 65

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In this paper the author examines the relationships between the educational technology movement, the computer industry, the Bush administration's education policies, and the Inquisition. Examples of ways in which information is manipulated, distorted, and denied public scrutiny are discussed.

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Engle, R.K. (2008). The Information Inquisition:   High Priests of  Knowledge. International Journal of Progressive Education, 4(1), 49-65.

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Engle, R. (2008). The Information Inquisition:   High Priests of  Knowledge. International Journal of Progressive Education, 4(1), pp. 49-65.

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Engle, Randall K. (2008). "The Information Inquisition:   High Priests of  Knowledge". International Journal of Progressive Education 4 (1):49-65.

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