The American Teacher: A History

The American Teacher: A History is a comprehensive history of teachers in the United States, supported by research studies and spanning ten decades. It explores the role of teachers in race, gender, and class, revealing tensions embedded in our constructed social divisions. The book draws on the most important scholarship to provide a synthetic, narrative-driven study that complements more academic books. It shows how mining the stuff of everyday life is the richest way to learn about a group of people at a particular time and place.

Format: Hardback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2024
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The American Teacher: A History is a comprehensive exploration of the history of teachers in the United States, supported by hundreds of research studies. It covers K-12 and college/university teachers, spanning the past century. The book explores the role of teachers in race, gender, and class, revealing tensions embedded in our constructed social divisions. It is a fascinating subject to explore in depth, drawing on the most important scholarship completed over the years. The book is a synthetic, narrative account of the history of American teachers, designed to complement more academic books that take a more in-depth analysis of unique topics with original research. It examines the threads that have connected issues such as gender and economic status over time, providing a comprehensive overview of the history of American teachers.

Weight: 562g
Dimension: 236 x 159 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538189115