Fifty Major Thinkers on Education: From Confucius to Dewey

by Joy A. Palmer (Editor), Liora Bresler (Editor), David Cooper (Editor)

In this unique work some of today's greatest educators present concise, accessible summaries of the great educators of the past. Covering a time-span from 500 BC to the early twentieth century each essay gives key biographical information, an outline of the individual's principal achievements and activities, an assessment of their impact and influence, a list of their major writings and suggested further reading. Together with Fifty Modern Thinkers on Education , this book provides a unique reference guide for all students of education.

Genres: Education, Philosophy, Nonfiction, Reference

272 pages, Paperback

First published September 27, 2001

Reviews

[Leonard Houx · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book isn't going to win any writing awards, but it does what it says on the tin. That is, it introduces a boatload of thinkers on education in a relatively tiny space.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good reference book as the sections are very concise.