An Historical Introduction to American Education

by Gerald L. Gutek

A focused presentation that is compelling to read, comprehensive in content, and well researched! This edition examines the evolution of major educational institutions in the U.S. Using both a chronological and a topical frame-of-reference, Gutek's narrative describes the development of key institutions such as the common school, the high school, and the college and university. Spanning the colonial period to the present, this analysis provides an historical perspective on the evolution of American educational leaders, trends, and movements in their general political, social, intellectual, and economic contexts.

Genres: History, Education

351 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1990

Reviews

[Kiley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thorough! But bland.

I had to read this for a graduate course. It’s very thorough and interesting enough as far as textbooks go. I enjoyed the inclusion of discussion questions and primary sources at the end of each chapter, which is broken up by era and general topic. Super dry and a bit boring in many places, however.

[Amy Swafford · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this for a class I am taking to finish my library science degree. As far as textbooks go it is not bad, it was interesting and I learned quite a bit from it. Since that is the point of the class I think it is a win on my part!

[Jenna ( Chicken Mama ) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE this book! The history of how American Education is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read this one people!

[Josiah DeGraaf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great historical overview of American education, the different philosophies that have gone into it, the various practices that have emerged from it, and what the biggest debates over education have been and still are in America.

Rating: 3.5-4 Stars. (Good)