Education in the Post-War Years: A Social History

ISBN-13: 9781138006461 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014

Roy Lowe

Opis

This text provides an overview of the relationship between the sweeping social changes of the post-war period and education in England. It outlines the major demographic cultural and socio-economic developments which made new demands of the education service during the 20 years following the War.

Spis treści

Introduction. Part 1: Implementing the Act, 1945-1951 1 Reconstruction and Austerity: The Social Background 2. Primary Concern: Educating the Under Twelves 3. Parity of Esteem: The Coming of Universal Secondary Schooling 4. The New Scientism and Higher Education Part 2 Education for An Affluent Society, 1951-1964 5 The Coming of Affluence, 1951-64 6. Schooling Under Stress, 1951-64 7. Comprehensive Schooling: A Revolution Postponed 8. Higher Education, 1951-64 9 Examinations, 1945-64. Conclusion. Select Bibliography. Index.

O autorze

Roy Lowe