James W. Loewen

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James W. Loewen

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#364

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#88

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Why Is James W. Loewen Influential?

According to Wikipedia, James William Loewen was an American sociologist, historian, and author. He was best known for his 1995 book, Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong. Early life Loewen was born in Decatur, Illinois, on February 6, 1942. His father, David, was a medical director and physician from an immigrant Mennonite community; his mother, Winifred , was a librarian and teacher. Loewen was raised in Decatur, where he attended MacArthur High School and was a National Merit Scholar as a graduate in 1960.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With James W. Loewen?

James W. Loewen is affiliated with the following schools:

• Harvard University
• University of Vermont
• Carleton College
• The Catholic University of America