Failed promise of the american high - school 1890 1995

This work examines debates about curriculum policy in the American high school and also looks at changes in the institution itself. The authors argue that beginning in the 1930s, American high schools shifted from an emphasis on academic education to a focus on custodial care of adolescents.

Product details

• Authors: d mirel Angus, David L. Angus, Jeffrey Mirel
• Publisher: External catalogues US
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.1999
• EAN: 9780807738429
• ISBN: 978-0-8077-3842-9
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 228 mm x 16 mm
• Series: Reflective History Series
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system