Post-School Education

Post-School Education, published in 1984, compares the development of post-school education in America and England in the nineteenth century. It discusses themes such as traditions and attitudes, systems of school education, middle-class initiatives, educational provision for adults, technical education, university education, and the role of government. It is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in the history of education, American education, British education, and education in general.

Format: Hardback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1984, Post-School Education delves into a comprehensive comparison of the development of post-school education in America and England during the nineteenth century. Spanning eight chapters, this insightful work explores a range of themes, including traditions and attitudes, school education systems, middle-class initiatives before 1850, educational provisions for adults in the 19th century, the growth of technical education, the emergence of university education, and the influential role of government in shaping these educational experiences. By examining these diverse aspects, Post-School Education provides valuable insights into the extent to which England influenced America and the unique differences that emerged between the two countries. This book is a must-read for scholars and researchers interested in the history of education, American education, British education, and education in general.

First published in 1984, Post-School Education delves into a comprehensive comparison of the development of post-school education in America and England during the nineteenth century. Spanning eight chapters, this insightful work explores a range of themes, including traditions and attitudes, school education systems, middle-class initiatives before 1850, educational provisions for adults in the 19th century, the growth of technical education, the emergence of university education, and the influential role of government in shaping these educational experiences. By examining these diverse aspects, Post-School Education provides valuable insights into the extent to which England influenced America and the unique differences that emerged between the two countries. This book is a must-read for scholars and researchers interested in the history of education, American education, British education, and education in general.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032264202