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A Visit To Some American Schools And Colleges

A Visit To Some American Schools And Colleges

Jex-Blake, Sophia

Paperback

College GuidesGeneral World HistorySelf-Help

ISBN10: 1163777153
ISBN13: 9781163777152
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 262
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Visit To Some American Schools And Colleges is a book written by Sophia Jex-Blake, a British physician and feminist activist. The book is a detailed account of Jex-Blake's travels to the United States in the late 19th century, during which she visited various schools and colleges across the country. Jex-Blake's observations and experiences are presented in a series of essays, each focusing on a specific institution or aspect of American education. She discusses the differences between the British and American education systems, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the American approach. Throughout the book, Jex-Blake also touches on broader social and political issues, such as the role of women in education and society, the importance of physical education, and the value of vocational training. Overall, A Visit To Some American Schools And Colleges provides a fascinating glimpse into the state of American education in the late 19th century, as seen through the eyes of a progressive and insightful observer.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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