Synopses & Reviews
First published in 1968, this text quickly became essential reading for anyone interested in American education. This new and enhanced version:
-- Assesses the impact of the original publication and explains its continuing significance.
-- Shatters warm and comforting myths about the origins of public education.
-- Shows how some of the most problematic features of public education have their origins in nineteenth century styles of educational reform.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [283]-319) and index.