Education and Social Change : Contours in the History of American Schooling
Education and Social Change : Contours in the History of American Schooling
- ISBN 13:
9780415995443
- ISBN 10:
0415995442
- Edition: 3rd
- Format: Nonspecific Binding
- Copyright: 10/22/2008
- Publisher: Routledge
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Summary
In this brief, interpretive history of American schooling, John Rury focuses on the evolving relationship between education and social change. This revised edition considers the impact of social forces such as industrialization, urbanization, immigration and cultural conflict on the development of schools and other educational institutions. It also examines the various ways that schools have contributed to social change, particularly in enhancing the status and accomplishments of certain social groups and not others. Detailed accounts of the experiences of women and minority groups in American history consider how their lives have been affected by education.