Author

Publication

1983 - Basic Books, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

96,000 words, Guess

Page Count

384 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number83070750
  • Goodreads3721916
  • LibraryThing383845

Classifications

  • DDC370/.973
  • LCCLA209.2 .R33 1983

Description

A comprehensive history of controversies in American education since World War II clarifies the issues involved and the social and political forces that have shaped present-day American education.

First Sentence

IN EARLY 1945, with the war in Europe coming to an end, the Senate Committee on Education and Labor opened hearings on a proposal for federal aid to education.

Excerpt

IN EARLY 1945, with the war in Europe coming to an end, the Senate Committee on Education and Labor opened hearings on a proposal for federal aid to education.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The troubled crusade: American education, 1945-1980Basic Books1983-01-01

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