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Economics Movement, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Isabel Bevier

 
9781330879849: Economics Movement, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A historical look at how education for girls and domestic science evolved in early America

This edition traces the growth of public schooling from the 17th century through the rise of girls’ education and early academies. It highlights New England’s leading role in establishing schools and the shift toward broader learning, including practical and industrial training.

Readers will follow the birth of female education initiatives, from reading and writing instruction to the emergence of girls’ academies and city high schools. The text also surveys the move to bring scientific thinking to homemaking through domestic science and the early involvement of government and public funding.
  • How early laws and local efforts shaped compulsory schooling and teacher roles
  • The expansion of education beyond boys to girls, with the creation of schools and seminary movements
  • The rise of practical, science‑based approaches to home economics and nutrition
  • The connection between educational reform and broader social and economic change
Ideal for readers interested in the history of education, women’s studies, and the origins of home economics in the United States.

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