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Fifty Major Thinkers on Education: From Confucius to Dewey

  • Joy Palmer (Editor)
  • , Liora Bresler (Editor)
  • , David Cooper (Editor)

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Abstract

In this unique work some of today's greatest educators present concise, accessible summaries of the great educators of the past. Covering a time-span from 500 BC to the early twentieth century each essay gives key biographical information, an outline of the individual's principal achievements and activities, an assessment of their impact and influence, a list of their major writings and suggested further reading. Together with Fifty Modern Thinkers on Education, this book provides a unique reference guide for all students of education.
Original languageEnglish (US)
PublisherRoutledge
Number of pages320
ISBN (Electronic)9780203467121
ISBN (Print)9780415231251, 9780415231268
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StatePublished - 2001

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  • ANNA JULIA HAYWOOD COOPER 1858–1964

    Willis, A. I. & Harris, V., 2001, Fifty Major Thinkers on Education: From Confucius to Dewey. Palmer, J., Bresler, L. & Cooper, D. (eds.). Routledge, p. 169-177 (Routledge Key Guides).

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  • WILLIAM EDWARD BURGHARDT DU BOIS 1868–1963

    Harris, V. & Willis, A. I., 2001, Fifty Major Thinkers on Education: From Confucius to Dewey. Palmer, J., Bresler, L. & Cooper, D. (eds.). Routledge, p. 212-219 (Routledge Key Guides).

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