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Practical Visionaries: Women, Education and Social Progress, 1790-1930

by Pam Hirsch and Mary Hilton

ISBN13: 9780582404311
ISBN10: 0582404312

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This latest book in the Women and Men in History Series examines women educationists in nineteenth century and early twentieth century Britain. It explores new avenues opened up by the latest research in gender studies and the book reveals how women leaders were determined to transform education in the quest for a better society.

Shows the important role played by Mary Carpenter, Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon, Elizabeth Edwards and Maria Montessori.

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ISBN:: 9780582404311
Binding:: Trade Paperback
Publication date:: 02/29/2000
Publisher:: Routledge
Series info:: Women and Men in History
Language:: English
Pages:: 266
Height:: .57IN
Width:: 6.19IN
Thickness:: .57 in.
LCCN:: 99044986
Series:: Women and Men in History
Number of Units:: 1
Series Volume:: 9894-9895
Author:: Mary Hilton
Author:: Pam Hirsch
Subject:: History
Subject:: Women in education
Subject:: Education
Subject:: Progress
Subject:: Women educators

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