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Democratic Education : Revised Edition by Amy Gutmann (1999, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrinceton University Press
ISBN-100691009163
ISBN-139780691009162
eBay Product ID (ePID)1662757
Product Key Features
Number of Pages368 Pages
Publication NameDemocratic Education : Revised Edition
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1999
SubjectEducational Policy & Reform / General, Public Policy / General, Educational Policy & Reform / Federal Legislation, General, Political Ideologies / Democracy, Aims & Objectives
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Education
AuthorAmy Gutmann
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight18 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.2 in
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Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN98-043566
Reviews"A small masterpiece of political theory with implications far beyond the educational context." ---Suzanna Sherry, University of Texas Law Review, "The finest contribution to the literature on democratic education of the last seventy years."-- Mark Yudof, Ethics, "Gutmann has created a theory of extraordinary coherence, comprehensiveness, and depth."-- Alison M. Jaggar, The Philosophical Review, "The finest contribution to the literature on democratic education of the last seventy years." ---Mark Yudof, Ethics, "[ Democratic Education ] is unusual in offering a specifically political theory of education.... [The theory] is rigorously deployed and its practical implications are conscientiously demonstrated in close, well-documented and instructive discussion of controversial issues in the politics of American education." --Jean Floud, The Times Literary Supplement, Gutmann has created a theory of extraordinary coherence, comprehensiveness, and depth. -- Alison M. Jaggar, The Philosophical Review, "Amy Gutmann has written a courageous book.... One of Gutmann's most remarkable successes is her ability to sustain a principled argument through a dazzling range of issues of great moment and complexity." ---Herbert M. Kliebard, Academe, The finest contribution to the literature on democratic education of the last seventy years. -- Mark Yudof, Ethics, "A small masterpiece of political theory with implications far beyond the educational context." --Suzanna Sherry, University of Texas Law Review, "Gutmann has created a theory of extraordinary coherence, comprehensiveness, and depth." --Alison M. Jaggar, The Philosophical Review, Amy Gutmann has written a courageous book.... One of Gutmann's most remarkable successes is her ability to sustain a principled argument through a dazzling range of issues of great moment and complexity., [Democratic Education] is unusual in offering a specifically political theory of education.... [The theory] is rigorously deployed and its practical implications are conscientiously demonstrated in close, well-documented and instructive discussion of controversial issues in the politics of American education. -- Jean Floud, The Times Literary Supplement, "Amy Gutmann has written a courageous book.... One of Gutmann's most remarkable successes is her ability to sustain a principled argument through a dazzling range of issues of great moment and complexity."-- Herbert M. Kliebard, Academe, "Amy Gutmann has written a courageous book.... One of Gutmann's most remarkable successes is her ability to sustain a principled argument through a dazzling range of issues of great moment and complexity." --Herbert M. Kliebard, Academe, "Dr. Gutmann attempts to construct a democratic theory of education with great conceptual clarity and good common sense.... Democratic Education belongs in a liberal tradition that goes back to the birth of the Republic.... It is a tradition that began with the founders and is represented today by people like Thomas Nagel and John Rawls. It is the America de Tocqueville celebrated."-- The Times Higher Education Supplement, Dr. Gutmann attempts to construct a democratic theory of education with great conceptual clarity and good common sense.... Democratic Education belongs in a liberal tradition that goes back to the birth of the Republic.... It is a tradition that began with the founders and is represented today by people like Thomas Nagel and John Rawls. It is the America de Tocqueville celebrated., [ Democratic Education ] is unusual in offering a specifically political theory of education.... [The theory] is rigorously deployed and its practical implications are conscientiously demonstrated in close, well-documented and instructive discussion of controversial issues in the politics of American education., "Gutmann has created a theory of extraordinary coherence, comprehensiveness, and depth." ---Alison M. Jaggar, The Philosophical Review, "Dr. Gutmann attempts to construct a democratic theory of education with great conceptual clarity and good common sense.... Democratic Education belongs in a liberal tradition that goes back to the birth of the Republic.... It is a tradition that began with the founders and is represented today by people like Thomas Nagel and John Rawls. It is the America de Tocqueville celebrated." -- The Times Higher Education Supplement, Dr. Gutmann attempts to construct a democratic theory of education with great conceptual clarity and good common sense....Democratic Educationbelongs in a liberal tradition that goes back to the birth of the Republic.... It is a tradition that began with the founders and is represented today by people like Thomas Nagel and John Rawls. It is the America de Tocqueville celebrated. -- The Times Higher Education Supplement, "A small masterpiece of political theory with implications far beyond the educational context."-- Suzanna Sherry, University of Texas Law Review, "The finest contribution to the literature on democratic education of the last seventy years." --Mark Yudof, Ethics, [Democratic Education] is unusual in offering a specifically political theory of education.... [The theory] is rigorously deployed and its practical implications are conscientiously demonstrated in close, well-documented and instructive discussion of controversial issues in the politics of American education., Amy Gutmann has written a courageous book.... One of Gutmann's most remarkable successes is her ability to sustain a principled argument through a dazzling range of issues of great moment and complexity. -- Herbert M. Kliebard, Academe, A small masterpiece of political theory with implications far beyond the educational context. -- Suzanna Sherry, University of Texas Law Review, [ Democratic Education ] is unusual in offering a specifically political theory of education.... [The theory] is rigorously deployed and its practical implications are conscientiously demonstrated in close, well-documented and instructive discussion of controversial issues in the politics of American education. -- Jean Floud, The Times Literary Supplement, "[ Democratic Education ] is unusual in offering a specifically political theory of education.... [The theory] is rigorously deployed and its practical implications are conscientiously demonstrated in close, well-documented and instructive discussion of controversial issues in the politics of American education."-- Jean Floud, The Times Literary Supplement, "[ Democratic Education ] is unusual in offering a specifically political theory of education.... [The theory] is rigorously deployed and its practical implications are conscientiously demonstrated in close, well-documented and instructive discussion of controversial issues in the politics of American education." ---Jean Floud, The Times Literary Supplement, Dr. Gutmann attempts to construct a democratic theory of education with great conceptual clarity and good common sense.... Democratic Education belongs in a liberal tradition that goes back to the birth of the Republic.... It is a tradition that began with the founders and is represented today by people like Thomas Nagel and John Rawls. It is the America de Tocqueville celebrated. -- The Times Higher Education Supplement
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal370/.973
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentPreface to the Revised Edition Introduction: Back to Basics 3 1 States and Education 19 2 The Purposes of Primary Education 48 3 Dimensions of Democratic Participation 71 4 The Limits of Democratic Authority 95 5 Distributing Primary Schooling 127 6 The Purposes of Higher Education 172 7 Distributing Higher Education 194 8 Extramural Education 232 9 Educating Adults 256 Conclusion: The Primacy of Political Education 282 Epilogue: Challenges of Civic Minimalism, Multiculturalism, and Cosmopolitanism 292 Works Cited 317 Index 339
SynopsisA groundbreaking classic that lays out and defends a democratic theory of education Who should have the authority to shape the education of citizens in a democracy? This is the central question posed by Amy Gutmann in the first book-length study of the democratic theory of education. The author tackles a wide range of issues, from the democratic case against book banning to the role of teachers' unions in education, as well as the vexed questions of public support for private schools and affirmative action in college admissions., Who should have the authority to shape the education of citizens in a democracy? This is the central question posed by Amy Gutmann in the first book-length study of the democratic theory of education. The author tackles a wide range of issues, from the democratic case against book banning to the role of teachers' unions in education, as well as the vexed questions of public support for private schools and affirmative action in college admissions., Who should have the authority to shape the education of citizens in a democracy? This is the central question posed by Amy Gutmann in the first book-length study of the democratic theory of education.
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