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Molding the Hearts and Minds
John A. . Ed(S): Britton
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Description for Molding the Hearts and Minds
Hardback. Education, in all its varied forms, has played a leading role in fostering change in Latin American society. This work examines how education has influenced the history of Latin America, from the schools of the nineteenth century onwards. It is suitable for historians, Latin Americanists, and comparative education scholars. Editor(s): Britton, John A. Series: Jaguar Books on Latin America. Num Pages: 248 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 553.
Education, in all its varied forms, has played a leading role in fostering change in Latin American society. In Molding the Hearts and Minds, fifteen essays by leading scholars examine how education has influenced the history of Latin America, from the schools of the nineteenth century to today's bureaucracy. The essays are divided into sections covering the past two centuries: 'The Colonial Legacy and the Nineteenth Century,' 'Universities in Ferment,' 'Revolution,' and 'The Problems of Institutionalization.' This volume will be welcomed by historians, Latin Americanists, and comparative education scholars.
Education, in all its varied forms, has played a leading role in fostering change in Latin American society. In Molding the Hearts and Minds, fifteen essays by leading scholars examine how education has influenced the history of Latin America, from the schools of the nineteenth century to today's bureaucracy. The essays are divided into sections covering the past two centuries: 'The Colonial Legacy and the Nineteenth Century,' 'Universities in Ferment,' 'Revolution,' and 'The Problems of Institutionalization.' This volume will be welcomed by historians, Latin Americanists, and comparative education scholars.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Series
Jaguar Books on Latin America
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780842024891
SKU
V9780842024891
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About John A. . Ed(S): Britton
John A. Britton is professor of history at Francis Marion University.
Reviews for Molding the Hearts and Minds
In an era where education is considered as a possible solution to many of Latin America's woes, John Britton's Molding the Hearts and Minds is timely and informative. The essays are deftly selected and balanced historically, geographically, and theoretically.
Roderic Ai Camp, Philip McKenna Professor of the Pacific Rim, Claremont McKenna College With this imaginatively chosen collection, John Britton ... Read more
Roderic Ai Camp, Philip McKenna Professor of the Pacific Rim, Claremont McKenna College With this imaginatively chosen collection, John Britton ... Read more