The Public School and the Private Vision: A Search for America in Education and Literature

by Maxine Greene

Maxine Greene, one of the leading educational philosophers of the past fifty years, remains "an idol to thousands of educators," according to the New York Times . In The Public School and the Private Vision , first published in 1965 but out of print for many years, Greene traces the complex interplay of literature and public education from the 1830s to the 1960s―and now, in a new preface, to the present. With rare eloquence she affirms the values that lie at the root of public education and makes an impassioned call for decency in difficult times, once again a key theme in education circles. A new foreword by Herbert Kohl shows how the work resonates for contemporary teachers, students, and parents.

Genres: Education

175 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Trevor · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite part of this book is the chapter on Thoreau. I'm a pretty big HDT fan, and I think lots of people give him a bad rap he doesn't deserve. I think Maxine's take on him is pretty amazing. Read it if you get a chance. This is a book I'll keep going back to for sure. I didn't get to really read everything in that I wanted since I need to take it back to the library. But, I liked it so much that I HAD to go out and buy a copy. Since I'm a dirt poor grad student, buying a book means I really, really like it. Maybe they should add that to the rating system: Five stars and a link to Amazon

[William · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting survey of the history of public schools in America and the literature, philosophies, and various outside interests that influenced them.

[A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maxine Green Rocks!!!!