A cultural history of education in the age of empire / edited by Heather Ellis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Heather Ellis

Contributor:

Ellis, Heather, editor.

Series:

The Cultural Histories Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education--History--19th century.

Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (214 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bloomsbury UK 2020

London, England : Bloomsbury Academic, [2020]

Summary:

This volume, part of the Bloomsbury Cultural History of Education series, explores the evolution of education during the Age of Empire (1800-1920). Edited by Heather Ellis, it examines the interplay between education, culture, and societal structures within the context of imperialism. The book addresses themes such as religion, morality, childhood, community, teaching practices, literacy, and life histories, drawing on global examples like missionary schools and colonial educational systems. It highlights education's role in shaping cultural identity and reproducing societal norms, while also addressing challenges and reforms in this period. Scholars, educators, and those interested in the history of education and cultural studies form the primary audience. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Halftitle Page

Title Page

Contents

Figures

General Editor's Preface

Introduction

1 Church, Religion, and Morality

2 Knowledge, Media, and Communication

3 Children and Childhood

4 Family, Community, and Sociability

5 Learners and Learning

6 Teachers and Teaching

7 Literacies

8 Life Histories

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Imprint.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

1-350-23914-3

1-350-03521-1

OCLC:

1269379053