Professor Armytage's well-known book has become established as a very useful guide to the history of education in England. Not only does it provide a thorough and detailed account of the subject itself, but it also explains how education was shaped by the political, religious and economic background of the times.
Four Hundred Years of English Education by W. H. G. Armytage
Professor Armytage's well-known book has become established as a very useful guide to the history of education in England. Not only does it provide a thorough and detailed account of the subject itself, but it also explains how education was shaped by the political, religious and economic background of the times. In this edition the final chapter has been extended and revised to take account of developments in education since the book first appeared.
Customer Reviews - Four Hundred Years of English Education
1. The Politics of Protestantism 1563-1603; 2. Suits for Science 1603-1660; 3. The National Religion versus National Needs 1660-1732; 4. Prelude to Take-off 1732-1790; 5. The Image of the Factory 1790-1826; 6. Malthusianism and the Mechanics 1826-1851; 7. Fitness and Efficiency 1851-1868; 8. The Politics of the Boards 1868-1889; 9. Collectivism and the County Councils 1889-1911; 10. Change through Consultation 1911-1944; 11. Long-range Plans 1944-1964; 12. Conclusion. Co-ordination and Costing 1964-1969.
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GOR002068932
Four Hundred Years of English Education by W. H. G. Armytage
W. H. G. Armytage
Used - Good
Paperback
Cambridge University Press
1970-04-02
368
0521095832
9780521095839
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The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.