Recounts the life of John Newbery, the 18th-century London bookseller who did more than anyone to establish the children's book trade, and for whom the prestigious Newbery Award is named. States that Newbery published many books, including a line of books called the Juvenile Library, entertaining but also didactic, in the manner of the times. (PA)

The English tonic sol-fa system was developed in the 1930s by Sarah Glover. The system was discovered in 1841 by John Curwen, who subsequently popularized and adapted it. Conflict arose between the two educators regarding the modifications Curwen made in the system. Glover deserves recognition for her contribution. (Author/RM)

Charles Trevelyan's contributions as a member of the General Committee of Public Instruction to bring English-style education and Christianity to India is examined. Emphasis is placed upon his organizing role and attempts to secure publicity for his reforms. (DE)

Discusses the feminist work of Shena D. Simon. Conceptualizes two goals: (1) to move Shena Simon from the margins of history; and (2) to use biography to explore questions of political identity and gendered dynamics of political involvement. (KDR)

Four texts are reviewed: a compilation of essays on Canadian education; a collection of primary and secondary materials on Western education; a biography of Simon Bolivar as an educator; and, a collection of essays by Samuel Hartlib and John Dury from 17th century England. (DB)

This paper discusses the educational and social philosophy of Mary Wollstonecraft, an English writer of the 18th century. Her works included "Vindication of the Rights of Man," and her best know work, "Vindication of the Rights of Woman" which was published in 1792 and consisted of the first sustained argument for female…

Rudolf Laban has influenced the introduction and development of modern educational dance as well as general education. Much of the available material concerning Laban is arts oriented; it is concerned with dance as an art form and is not focused towards the educational uses of Laban's ideas. This volume attempts to present materials relevant to…

The life and philosophy of British educator Susan Isaacs (organizer of the Matting House School) and her contributions to education are examined. (JD)

Drawing on a single case study in the Transforming Learning Cultures in Further Education (TLC-FE) project, discussed in the introduction to this volume, this article explores contrasting perspectives of tutors' and students' experiences of a General National Vocational Qualification (GNVQ). The "case in point" is an Intermediate level…

This book is intended as a comprehensive and systematic guide to the literary topography of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Events in the lives of approximately 350 writers and poets are discussed in connection with the geographic areas where the events occurred. Information about literary houses, libraries, museums with literary records,…

The career of art educator David Phillip Blair (1850-1925) is discussed. A graduate from the National Art Training School in South Kensington, London, England, Blair was responsible for introducing the South Kensington art system, with its emphasis on the practical arts, into the schools of New Zealand and Canada. (Author/RM)

Recounts the pedagogical history of the Anglo-Welsh Adams family that spans the 1840s to the 1930s in England and Wales. Comprises summarized biographical details of relevant family members and offers generalizations drawn from this longitudinal case study. Argues that this study highlights neglected aspects within educational history. (DSK)

Examines the social and intellectual development of Anne Jemima Clough, an early participant in the women's education movement in England. Explores Clough's decision to work for change within the established gender system, rather than outside of it. Suggests that Clough deserves greater historical recognition than she has received. (DSK)

The first book about adult education, reprinted here in a limited edition, was published in 1816 in Bristol, England. It marked the beginning of the modern era in education by acknowledging the importance of adult education in the total educational scheme of a society. The author, Thomas Pole, was born in Philadelphia in 1753 and was brought up as…

In the light of continuing controversy over the role of special schools in England, this paper considers the development of special education through examination of evidence from two different geographical areas. Particular reference is made to uncovering the perspectives of those who were subject to the policies--children and their…