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School, society, and state a new education to govern modern America, 1890-1940

Title
School, society, and state [electronic resource] : a new education to govern modern America, 1890-1940 / Tracy L. Steffes.
Author
Steffes, Tracy Lynn.
Publication
Chicago ; London : The University of Chicago Press, 2012.

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Description
1 online resource (xi, 284 pages)
Uniform Title
School, society, and state (Online)
Alternative Title
School, society, and state (Online)
Subject
  • Educational change > United States > History > 20th century
  • Education and state > United States > History > 20th century
  • School management and organization > United States > History > 20th century
  • Schools > Centralization > History > United States > 20th century
  • Education, Compulsory > United States > History > 20th century
  • Democracy and education > United States > History > 20th century
  • Educational sociology > United States > History > 20th century
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-268) and index.
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Contents
Urban school reform, professionalization, and the science of education -- The rural school problem and the complexities of national reform -- Redefining state responsibility in education -- Public interest and parental authority in the compulsory school -- Creating citizens and workers: curriculum reform and the aims of education in a democracy -- Conclusion: School, society, and state.
LCCN
2011032763
OCLC
ssj0000658539
Author
Steffes, Tracy Lynn.
Title
School, society, and state [electronic resource] : a new education to govern modern America, 1890-1940 / Tracy L. Steffes.
Imprint
Chicago ; London : The University of Chicago Press, 2012.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-268) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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