~ Dumbing Down: Essays on the Strip Mining of American Culture, Paperback by Washburn, Katharine EDT, Thornton, John F. EDT, Simon, John INT. ISBN - Like New Used, Free P amp P in the UK Twenty essays examine the impact of the decline of the American cultural norm. Will be clean, not dirty or stained. Books will be free of page markings. Published on: 1996-12 - 8765-9780393038293. Pre-publication book reviews and articles to keep readers and industry influencers in the loop.