Education, in all its varied forms, has played a leading role in fostering change in Latin American society. In Molding the Hearts and Minds, fifteen essays by leading scholars examine how education has influenced the history of Latin America, from the schools of the nineteenth century to today's bureaucracy. The essays are divided into sections covering the past two centuries: 'The Colonial Legacy and the Nineteenth Century,' 'Universities in Ferment,' 'Revolution,' and 'The Problems of Institutionalization.' This volume ...
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Education, in all its varied forms, has played a leading role in fostering change in Latin American society. In Molding the Hearts and Minds, fifteen essays by leading scholars examine how education has influenced the history of Latin America, from the schools of the nineteenth century to today's bureaucracy. The essays are divided into sections covering the past two centuries: 'The Colonial Legacy and the Nineteenth Century,' 'Universities in Ferment,' 'Revolution,' and 'The Problems of Institutionalization.' This volume will be welcomed by historians, Latin Americanists, and comparative education scholars.
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New. Education, in all its varied forms, has played a leading role in fostering change in Latin American society. This work examines how education has influenced the history of Latin America, from the schools of the nineteenth century onwards. It is suitable for historians, Latin Americanists, and comparative education scholars. Editor(s): Britton, John A. Series: Jaguar Books on Latin America. Num Pages: 248 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 553. 1997. Hardback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Very good. 8vo, hardcover. No dj. Vg condition. Very mild bend to textblock and a few very light dents to covers, otherwise in perfect condition, virtually unopened, contents bright, crisp & clean. xxix, 249 p., illus.