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Education : a very short introduction / Gary Thomas.

Author/creator Thomas, Gary, 1950-
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoOxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.
Descriptionxvi, 137 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Subject(s)
Series Very short introductions ; 347
Very short introductions 347. ^A467935
Contents Preface ; 1. Beginnings ; 2. Oil and water: the formal and the progressive ; 3. The traditions unfold: ideas into practice ; 4. Big ideas from the 20th century ; 5. Analysts and theorists: what did they ever do for us? ; 6. The curriculum ; 7. School's out!
Abstract From the schools of ancient times to the present day, Gary Thomas looks at how and why education evolved as it has. By exploring some of the big questions, he examines the ways in which schools work, considers the differences around the world, and concludes by considering the future of education worldwide.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 121-129) and index.
ISBN9780199643264 (pbk.)
ISBN0199643261 (pbk.)

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