“…And they do so in a diverse range of dimensions and areas, from the studies and professional practice of female primary teachers and the presence of girls in secondary education, a field traditionally reserved for boys, to non formal and informal educational institutions…”

Sumario

“…Written by members of the faculty at the College of the University of Chicago, this book provides a comprehensive account of one of the most significant and successful experiments in the field of education. In 1931, the faculty undertook to determine the essentials of a general education and to devise an integrated system of essential courses that students were required to take. …”

“…McGraw-Hill Series in Education…”

“…The changing face of international education…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…The two democracies -- Two words where one might do -- Elites and elitism -- The merit of examinations -- Building educational systems -- The relation of schools to universities -- Why bother do test? …”