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Horace Mann: His Ideas and Ideals

Horace Mann: His Ideas and Ideals

Morgan, Joy Elmer

Hardcover

Biographies General19th Century United States HistoryGeneral Education

ISBN10: 143669406X
ISBN13: 9781436694063
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Horace Mann: His Ideas and Ideals is a biography of Horace Mann, an influential American educator and politician who is often referred to as the father of American public education. The book, written by Joy Elmer Morgan, explores Mann's life and work, including his efforts to reform education in the United States during the mid-19th century.Mann believed that education was the key to social progress and worked tirelessly to improve the quality of education in America. He advocated for the establishment of public schools, the training of teachers, and the development of a standardized curriculum. He also believed in the importance of moral education and character development, and worked to incorporate these values into the educational system.The book traces Mann's life from his early years as a lawyer and politician in Massachusetts to his appointment as the first secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Education. It also examines his legacy and the impact of his ideas on education in America.Overall, Horace Mann: His Ideas and Ideals provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the life and work of one of America's most influential educators. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education in the United States.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.

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