--- product_id: 431914036 title: "I Hate the Ivy League: Riffs and Rants on Elite Education" brand: "malcolm gladwellpushkin industries" price: "€ 33.10" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/431914036-i-hate-the-ivy-league-riffs-and-rants-on-elite store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # I Hate the Ivy League: Riffs and Rants on Elite Education **Brand:** malcolm gladwellpushkin industries **Price:** € 33.10 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** I Hate the Ivy League: Riffs and Rants on Elite Education by malcolm gladwellpushkin industries - **How much does it cost?** € 33.10 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/431914036-i-hate-the-ivy-league-riffs-and-rants-on-elite) ## Best For - malcolm gladwellpushkin industries enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted malcolm gladwellpushkin industries brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description I Hate the Ivy League: Riffs and Rants on Elite Education ## Images ![I Hate the Ivy League: Riffs and Rants on Elite Education - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91rSAaddr5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Worth listening to *by M***K on Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2022* The age-old question generations have been challenged with, is how to fix the broken American education system. The current system is far outdated, rife with inequities and structural racism, and completely out of step with adequately preparing our kids for today's world. Whether you agree with Malcolm or not, he skillfully leads you down many paths most haven't considered or fully unpacked. And, the commentary is served with supportive data and qualified industry professionals that provide differing perspectives for each argument. Clearly a complex issue, this book only touches on a small part of the problem, but nonetheless, in an entertaining and thoughtful way. I personally could listen to this guy all day. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Misses the mark *by D***H on Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2023* I enjoyed the writing but overall felt that Malcolm Gladwell missed the mark. But I’ll start with the positives.First, Malcolm is a great writer. He voices all of this himself, so you can sense his passion and commitment to the issues. He is a great communicator, I think you’ll come away with what he’s trying to say. Overall, it’s a pleasant experience and I am glad to have listened to it.My main issues are in terms of the content. My first criticism is that I do not believe he was as evidence-based as he could have been. He tells stories and examples of students, as well as educational institutions, a style which is compelling and relatable; however, he could’ve done more to look at more academic, rigorous evidence here. He hints at the fact that most educational outcomes are the result of non-school factors. For example, the most prestigious schools select the best students, so that the apparently good post-graduate outcomes these schools get are illusory, not caused by educational quality but rather by pre-selection. Malcolm acknowledges this as a possibility but never fully explores it.He remains convinced that schools, or educational quality in particular, makes a big difference in student’s life outcomes, but he doesn’t explore much what “educational quality” would entail. He seems to think it’s not on-campus luxury food or housing. But is it small class sizes? Higher teacher pay? A certain style of teaching? He never really gets to what happens in the classroom itself.Second, some of the solutions proposed would prove problematic. His “don’t ask don’t tell” idea behind asking where people got their degree seems problematic to me. What about autodidacts, should they be eligible to say they have some sort of degree? If so, employers will have to come up with another way of quickly evaluating candidates which is not a test, which Malcolm seems to oppose. If not, then what schools count in this system? Could anyone open any law school and have their graduates compete on a level playing field with those from Yale? It’s hard to say what would happen in these situations. It’s possible getting a job could become even less meritocratic and more based on who you know, under Malcolm’s proposal, a consequence I don’t think he intended.Overall I had a good time listening to it. But content-wise I think I would go elsewhere for ideas of education policy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars great food for thought *by M***K on Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023* This audiobook is actually a collection of related Malcolm Gladwell podcasts, with the common theme of college education, and the many issues he has with the American system (like perpetuation of privilege). These are super interesting, and very important topics, My son also listened, leading to hours of animated conversation with my whole family. Gladwell is always entertaining and informative, as always, and this audiobook is no exception. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/431914036-i-hate-the-ivy-league-riffs-and-rants-on-elite](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/431914036-i-hate-the-ivy-league-riffs-and-rants-on-elite) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-05-30*