Dr. Austin's
Bookshelf

Dr. Austin often cites works on education, philosophy, literature, and more in his remarks and writings. We are pleased to share some of his latest recommendations, and be sure to check back often as this list will continue to grow!

FFW 2024

Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, Robert Putnam

The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again, Robert Putnam

A Framework for Schools: Thriving in a World of Pluralistic Contention, Mark Edmonson

“Teach the Concepts,” American Scholar, Autumn 2024 issue

SFW 2024

Teaching as a Subversive Activity, Neil Postman

Teaching as a Conserving Activity, Neil Postman

Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business, Neil Postman

The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, Jonathan Haidt

SVD 2024

The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, Jonathan Haidt 

FFW 2023

The Headmaster, John McPhee

Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, David Epstein