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.
- ISBN10 0807740675
- ISBN13 9780807740675
- Publish Date 1 January 2001
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 31 January 2013
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Teachers' College Press
- Edition 2nd edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 360
- Language English