The aim of this paper is to present and explain the long and bitter contestation between two poles over the orientation, the aims and the content of education as well as the form of the Greek language to be used in the school textbooks. During the last seventy years (1750-1821) of the Ottoman rule of Greece the poles were cultural but were…

This book is a comparative history that explores the social, cultural, and political formation of the modern nation through the construction of public schooling. It asks how modern school systems arose in a variety of different republics and non-republics across four continents during the period from the late eighteenth century to the early…

Since the founding of the modern Chinese state in 1949 until the end of the century, China has mobilised and experienced several social/political movements and economic transformations. Entering the twenty-first century, China's repositioning within the global context has brought about its new national policy and blueprint to build a socialist…

Of all the Roman Catholic religious orders, none has proved more controversial than the Society of Jesus, founded in 1534. This article investigates how social changes in 19th century France affected enrollment figures and curricular choices during the critical period in the history of French Jesuit colleges. (RM)

Reviews the shortcomings of the European university of the 1930s as described by Ortega y Gasset in "The Mission of the University." Considers Ortega's recommendations for educational and political reform within the context of his concepts of life, culture, science, historical crisis, and vocation. Addresses his objectives for teaching…

Describes the historical context in which the North Central Association was created. Indicates that the 1890s were a time of rapid industrialization and economic, political, and social change. Suggests a parallel with contemporary society regarding educational issues such as the role of vocational education and the preparation of educators. (MAB)

This book examines the state of schools and the thinking of educators during the years from 1929 until the entry of the United States into World War II. These years were marked by social dislocation and suffering, yet research shows neither public school bureaucracies nor the leading educators of the day advocated any new advances in education…