Historical Dictionary of American Education (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313285905)

The history of American education is a vital and productive field of study. This reference book provides factual information about eminent people and important topics related to the development of American public, private, and parochial schools, covering elementary and secondary levels. In addition to major state and regional leaders and reformers, it includes biographies of significant national educators, philosophers, psychologists, and writers. Subjects embrace important ideas, events, institutions, agencies, and pedagogical trends that profoundly shaped American policies and perceptions regarding education. The more than 350 entries are arranged alphabetically and written by expert contributors. Each entry closes with a brief bibliography, and the volume ends with a list of works for further reading.

Entries were drawn from a review of leading history of education textbooks and the History of Education Quarterly. These topics were further refined by comments from leading authorities and the contributors. Most of the contributors are established scholars in the history of education, curriculum and instruction, school law, educational administration, and American history; a few also work as public and private school teachers and thus bring their practical experience to their entries. The period covered begins in the colonial period and continues through the 1990s.

Author: Richard J. Altenbaugh
ISBN-10: 031328590X
ISBN-13: 9780313285905
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 10/30/1999
Pages: 520
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.97lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.36w x 1.13d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/15/2000 pg. 1400
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2000 pg. 108