Maria Montessori: A Biography

by Rita Kramer

Overview

Maria Montessori (1870–1952) brought about a revolution in the classroom. She developed a method of teaching small children and inspired a movement that carried that method into every corner of the world. In her rich and forthright biography, Rita Kramer brings this powerful woman to life, illuminating not only her lasting contributions to child development and social reform, but also the controversies surrounding her training methods and private life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780201092271
Publisher:	Grand Central Publishing
Publication date:	01/22/1988
Series:	Radcliffe Biography Series
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	418
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1510L (what's this?)

About the Author

Rita Kramer, author of In Defense of the Family and At a Tender Age, has written extensively for The New York Times and other publications on family and social issues.