A History Of The Adult School Movement (1903)
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A History of the Adult School Movement (1903) is a comprehensive book written by John Wilhelm Rowntree that explores the history, philosophy, and impact of the adult school movement in England. The book provides a detailed account of the development of adult schools, which were established in the 19th century to provide education and moral guidance to working-class adults.Rowntree's book covers the origins of the adult school movement, tracing its roots to the Quaker tradition of education and social reform. He examines the role of key figures such as Joseph Rowntree, who founded the first adult school in 1853, and explores the movement's growth and evolution over time.The book also explores the philosophy and principles that underpinned the adult school movement, including the belief in the importance of education, the value of self-improvement, and the need for social and moral reform. Rowntree examines the curriculum and teaching methods used in adult schools, as well as the impact they had on the lives of their students.Overall, A History of the Adult School Movement (1903) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, social reform, and the role of adult education in empowering working-class communities. It provides a detailed and insightful account of a movement that had a significant impact on British society and continues to inspire adult education initiatives around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
A History Of The Adult School Movement (1903)
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781164532378
- Binding
- Paperback
- Authors
- John Wilhelm Rowntree, Henry Bryan Binns
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing
- Published Date
- September 10, 2010
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 112
- Physical Info
- 0.23 in H x 9 in L x 6 in W (0.35 lb)