The Principles of School Organization: A Comparative Study Chiefly Based on the Systems of the United States, England, Germany and France (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Herbert Thurber

 
9780483038608: The Principles of School Organization: A Comparative Study Chiefly Based on the Systems of the United States, England, Germany and France (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore how nations shape school systems and what it means for education today.

This nonfiction study surveys how different countries answer shared questions about schooling. It situates schools as social institutions, traces a century of progress, and highlights how national culture and policy influence what is taught, who teaches, and who attends.

  • Compare the rise of public, compulsory education across major nations
  • See how secondary schooling diversifies to fit professions and individual aptitudes
  • Understand the role of government, society, and politics in running schools
  • Consider how urban and rural realities affect school organization and outcomes
Ideal for readers interested in the history, philosophy, and policy of education.

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