The author describes an undergraduate course he has taught on U.S. literature about poverty, but he also expresses doubt that such courses can help produce major social change.

This article discusses the origins and political effects of university-affiliated, college-accredited community education programs for low-income adults. While useful in their efforts to share the academic resources of the humanities with those otherwise deprived, such programs thrive on and perpetuate the myth that education—not economic policies—will reduce or eliminate poverty.

Review Article| April 01 2008 War of the Left Worlds John Marsh John Marsh Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Pedagogy (2008) 8 (2): 375–382. https://doi.org/10.1215/15314200-2007-017 Cite Icon Cite Share Icon Share Twitter Permissions Search Site Citation John Marsh; War of the Left Worlds. Pedagogy 1 April 2008; 8 (2): 375–382. doi: https://doi.org/10.1215/15314200-2007-017 Download citation file: Zotero Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search Books & JournalsAll JournalsPedagogy Search Advanced Search The text of this article is only available as a PDF. © 2008 by Duke University Press2008 Article PDF first page preview Close Modal Issue Section: Reviews You do not currently have access to this content.