School knowledge for the masses : world models and national primary curricular categories in the twentieth century / John W. Meyer [and others].
| Other author | Meyer, John W. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, DC : Falmer Press, 1992. |
| Description | xiii, 200 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Studies in curriculum history series ; 19 Studies in curriculum history series ; 19. ^A238911 |
| Contents | Background : a perspective on the curriculum and curricular research / John W. Meyer -- Description of the curriculum database and the methodologies employed / Aaron Benavot -- Knowledge for the masses : world models and national curricula, 1920-1986 / Aaron Benavot ... [et al.] -- The origins and expansion of primary school curricula : 1800-1920 / Yun-Kyung Cha -- Variant forms : cases of countries with distinct curricula / David H. Kamens -- Language instruction in national curricula, 1850-1986 : the effect of the global system / Yun-Kyung Cha -- A comparative and historical analysis of mathematics and science curricula, 1800-1986 / David H. Kamens and Aaron Benavot -- The evolution and organization of the social science curriculum / Suk-Ying Wong. |
| Contents | Values education in the curriculum : some comparative empirical data / Yun-Kyung Cha, Suk-Ying Wong and John W. Meyer -- The formation of new subjects in mass schooling ; nineteenth century origins and twentieth century diffusion of art and physical education / David H. Kamens and Yun-Kyung Cha -- Conclusion : accounting for a world curriculum / John W. Meyer and David H. Kamens. |
| Local note | Little-275345 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-190) and index. |
| LCCN | 92008302 |
| ISBN | 1850009481 : |
| ISBN | 185000949X (pbk.) : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LB1570 .S345 1992 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |