Public Schools and Private Practice

Public Schools and Private Practice, published in 1962, provides a factual overview of British public schools, covering topics such as public appearance, private life, community, discipline, religion, morality, domestic conditions, financing, political status, educational assessment, and the future of public schools. It explores questions about the nature of public schooling and its impact on boys' character and the wider public.

Format: Hardback
Length: 142 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1962, Public Schools and Private Practice delves into a comprehensive examination of public schools in Britain, offering a factual perspective. John Wilson, the author, skillfully explores a range of essential themes, including public image and private life, the dynamics of the public school community, issues of discipline, religion, and morality, the domestic settings and financial support of public schools, the political standing of public education, educational assessment methods, and the future of public schools. Through his insightful analysis, Wilson seeks to answer compelling questions such as what it truly means to be a boy or a master at public schools. He also examines whether public schools are more effective in shaping boys' characters compared to other educational institutions. Additionally, he raises the question of whether public schools should be more accessible to the general public. This book serves as a valuable historical resource for scholars and researchers interested in British education and education in general, providing a rich tapestry of insights and perspectives.

First published in 1962, Public Schools and Private Practice delves into a comprehensive examination of public schools in Britain, offering a factual perspective. John Wilson, the author, skillfully explores a range of essential themes, including public image and private life, the dynamics of the public school community, issues of discipline, religion, and morality, the domestic settings and financial support of public schools, the political standing of public education, educational assessment methods, and the future of public schools. Through his insightful analysis, Wilson seeks to answer compelling questions such as what it truly means to be a boy or a master at public schools. He also examines whether public schools are more effective in shaping boys' characters compared to other educational institutions. Additionally, he raises the question of whether public schools should be more accessible to the general public. This book serves as a valuable historical resource for scholars and researchers interested in British education and education in general, providing a rich tapestry of insights and perspectives.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032270838