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1 online resource (xxv, 469 pages) |
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The colonial experience, 1607-1776 -- The effects of the Revolutionary War era on American education -- Early political debates and their effect on the American education system -- Education, African Americans, and slavery -- The education of women, Native Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans -- The widespread growth of the common school and higher education -- The effects of the events during and between the Civil War and World War I -- The liberal philosophy of education as distinguished from conservatism -- The Great Depression and the long-term effects of World War II and the Cold War on American education -- The civil rights movement and federal involvement in educational policy -- The turbulence of the 1960s -- The rise of public criticism of education -- The rise of multiculturalism and other issues -- Educational reform under the Republicans and Democrats -- Other recent educational issues and reforms |
| Summary |
This is a contemporary examination of historical trends that have helped shape schools and education in the United States |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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English |
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Print version record |
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| Subject |
Education -- United States -- History
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EDUCATION -- Comparative.
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EDUCATION -- History.
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Education
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Bildungswesen
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Bildung.
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United States
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USA
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USA.
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2006025766 |
| ISBN |
9781452222561 |
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1452222568 |
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9781452232331 |
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1452232334 |
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9781452235745 |
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1452235740 |
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1322306192 |
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9781322306193 |
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