| Robert Lowe and Education Contributor(s): Sylvester, David William (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521133734 ISBN-13: 9780521133739 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $39.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | History - History | Western Europe - General - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Dewey: 370.942 |
| Series: Cambridge Texts and Studies in the History of Education |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.65 lbs) 252 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Cultural Region - Western Europe |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A study of Robert Lowe (1811-1892), a philosophical radical in the utilitarian tradition, educationalist and politician. He held a number of government positions, and as vice-president of the Committee of Council on Education (1859-1864) he introduced the controversial 'payment by results' scheme, 'results' being measured by examinations and constituting the pre-condition for the payment of State grants. Mr Sylvester assesses Lowe's career and political importance, and argues for a reconsideration of his somewhat reactionary reputation. |