About the book
First published in 1989, Towards a Theory of Schooling explores and debates the relationship between school and society. It examines the form and function of one of humankind’s most important social institutions, following the cutting edge of pedagogic innovation from mainland Europe through the British Isles to the USA. In the process, the book throws important light upon the origins and evolution of the school based notions of class, curriculum, classroom, recitation and class teaching.
Editions of Towards a Theory of Schooling (Routledge Revivals)
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First published in 1989, Towards a Theory of Schooling explores and debates the relationship between school and society. It examines the form and function of one of humankind’s most important social institutions, following the cutting edge of pedagogic innovation from mainland Europe through the British Isles to the USA. In the process, the book throws important light upon the origins and evolution of the school based notions of class, curriculum, classroom, recitation and class teaching.
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First published in 1989, Towards a Theory of Schooling explores and debates the relationship between school and society. It examines the form and function of one of humankind’s most important social institutions, following the cutting edge of pedagogic innovation from mainland Europe through the British Isles to the USA. In the process, the book throws important light upon the origins and evolution of the school based notions of class, curriculum, classroom, recitation and class teaching.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Towards a Theory of Schooling (Routledge Revivals)?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Philosophy and theory of education
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Is Towards a Theory of Schooling (Routledge Revivals) part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Revivals
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Towards a Theory of Schooling (Routledge Revivals)?
David Hamilton
Who is the Publisher of the book Towards a Theory of Schooling (Routledge Revivals)?
Taylor and Francis
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Towards a Theory of Schooling (Routledge Revivals) is available as ebook(ISBN 9781135090869) and pdf(ISBN 9781135090791)