American Education Contributor(s): Spring, Joel (Author) |
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ISBN: 0367551403 ISBN-13: 9780367551407 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | History - Education | Educational Policy & Reform - Education | Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects |
Dewey: 306.430 |
LCCN: 2020052600 |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6" W x 9" (1.20 lbs) 266 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Featuring current information and challenging perspectives on the latest issues and forces shaping the American educational system--with scholarship that is often cited as a primary source--Joel Spring introduces readers to the historical, political, social and legal foundations of education and to the profession of teaching in the United States. In his signature straightforward, concise approach to describing complex issues, he illuminates events and topics that are often overlooked or whitewashed, giving students the opportunity to engage in critical thinking about education. Students come away informed on the latest topics, issues and data and with a strong knowledge of the forces shaping the American educational system. Thoroughly updated throughout, the 20th edition of this clear, authoritative text remains fresh and up to date, reflecting the many changes in education that have occurred since the publication of the previous edition, such as:
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