Post-School Education

First published in 1984, Post-School Education attempts to compare development of post-school education in America and England in nineteenth century. Divided into eight chapters, it discusses themes like traditions and attitudes; systems of school education; middle class initiatives prior to 1850; educational provision for adults in the 19th century; the growth of technical education; the development of university education; and the role of government, to showcase the extent to which England influenced America and differences between the two experiences. This book is an essential read for scholars and researchers of history of education, American education, British education and education in general.

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Post-School Education

First published in 1984, Post-School Education attempts to compare development of post-school education in America and England in nineteenth century. Divided into eight chapters, it discusses themes like traditions and attitudes; systems of school education; middle class initiatives prior to 1850; educational provision for adults in the 19th century; the growth of technical education; the development of university education; and the role of government, to showcase the extent to which England influenced America and differences between the two experiences. This book is an essential read for scholars and researchers of history of education, American education, British education and education in general.

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Post-School Education

Post-School Education

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First published in 1984, Post-School Education attempts to compare development of post-school education in America and England in nineteenth century. Divided into eight chapters, it discusses themes like traditions and attitudes; systems of school education; middle class initiatives prior to 1850; educational provision for adults in the 19th century; the growth of technical education; the development of university education; and the role of government, to showcase the extent to which England influenced America and differences between the two experiences. This book is an essential read for scholars and researchers of history of education, American education, British education and education in general.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781000592313
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 04/30/2022
Series: Routledge Revivals
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 270
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

Michael Dawson Stephens and Gordon Wynne Roderick

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 1. Traditions and Attitudes 2. Systems of School Education 3. Middle – class Initiatives Prior to 1850 4. Educational Provision for Adults in the 19th Century 5. The Growth of Technical Education 6. The Development of University Education 7. The Role of Government 8. Conclusions Index

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