The text introduces sociological, psychological, historical, philosophical, political, and legal perspectives necessary for understanding the American educational system. A three-part framework -- "Today," "Yesterday and Today," and "Today and Tomorrow" -- enables students to trace the evolution of underlying themes and forces in education by viewing them in terms of the past, present, and future. The text introduces the diverse forces, events, and ideas that influence and shape American education, portrays teaching as a socially meaningful activity, and highlights the theme of teacher professionalism.
- ISBN10 0805880186
- ISBN13 9780805880182
- Publish Date 1 May 1995 (first published 1 November 1993)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 2 October 2009
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
- Imprint Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Inc
- Format Paperback
- Pages 168
- Language English