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Informationen zum Autor Irish author and New Thought minister Joseph Denis Murphy (May 20, 1898 - December 16, 1981) was ordained in Divine Science and Religious Science. Irish author and New Thought minister Joseph Denis Murphy (May 20, 1898 - December 16, 1981) was ordained in Divine Science and Religious Science. Murphy was raised a Roman Catholic and was born in Ballydehob, County Cork, Ireland, the son of a private boys' school headmaster. He left his family behind to move to America in order to pursue his desire to learn new things and experience new things, which he was unable to accomplish in the Catholic-dominated Ireland. Murphy visited India and spent a lot of time studying Hinduism with Indian sages. Later, he established a new Hindu-inspired church in America. Over 30 books were authored by Murphy. The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, his most well-known book, was initially released in 1963. Millions of copies were sold globally when it quickly became a bestseller. Klappentext A surprising portrait of homeschooling todayToday, two million U.S. children are homeschooled, and their numbers have grown meteorically. Preeminent educational scholar Joseph Murphy draws on research spanning four decades to offer a revealing and balanced look at the growth of the homeschooling movement. Readers will find: A complete history of the homeschooling movement Demographic insights on today's homeschooling families Discussion of motivations for homeschooling, and how those vary among different groups Comprehensive information on how homeschooled students fare academically, socially, and professionally An illuminating perspective on how the homeschooling movement is influencing public education and society overall Zusammenfassung This revealing and balanced portrait of homeschooling today provides a full history of the movement! demographic insights! and extensive research on how homeschooled children fare. Inhaltsverzeichnis About the Author 1. Staying Home: Definitions and Estimates 2. A Portrait: The Demographics of Homeschooling 3. Riding History: The Origins and Development of Homeschooling 4. Seismic Shifts: Exploring Environmental Conditions That Foster Homeschooling 5. The Calculus of Departure: Parent Motivations for Homeschooling 6. A Ball in Play: Homeschooling in Action 7. The End Game: The Impact of Homeschooling 8. Hunches: Explanations for Positive Effects References Index ...
