Presents the history of western education through the biographies of 70 individuals, past and present, who exemplify the education of their times, or who have made important contributions to the development of educational theory or practice. Included are Sappho, Malcolm X, Foucault and Erasmus.
This volume presents the history of Western education through the biographies of some 70 individuals, past and present, who exemplify the education of their times or have made important contributions to the development of educational theory or practice. In so doing, it links major issues and ideas in education to key historical personalities. Each chapter includes substantive background information, a summary, and chapter notes.
