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In a pungent revision of the professional educator’s school of history, Bailyn traces the cultural context of education in early American society and the evolution of educational standards in the colonies. His analysis ranges beyond formal education to encompass such vital social determinants as the family, apprenticeship, and organized religion.
Originally published in 1960.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Editions of Education in the Forming of American Society
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807840474
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- ISBN 9780807807972
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- ISBN 9781469600925
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890881519
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890881526
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- ISBN 9780807838846
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In a pungent revision of the professional educator’s school of history, Bailyn traces the cultural context of education in early American society and the evolution of educational standards in the colonies. His analysis ranges beyond formal education to encompass such vital social determinants as the family, apprenticeship, and organized religion.
Originally published in 1960.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
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What is Education in the Forming of American Society about?
In a pungent revision of the professional educator’s school of history, Bailyn traces the cultural context of education in early American society and the evolution of educational standards in the colonies. His analysis ranges beyond formal education to encompass such vital social determinants as the family, apprenticeship, and organized religion.
Originally published in 1960.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Education in the Forming of American Society?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
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How long is Education in the Forming of American Society and how many pages does it have?
Education in the Forming of American Society has 160 page(s)
Is Education in the Forming of American Society part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Education in the Forming of American Society?
Bernard Bailyn
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Education in the Forming of American Society is available as paperback(ISBN 9780807840474) and altformat(ISBN 9780807807972) and ebook(ISBN 9781469600925) and ebook(ISBN 9798890881519) and ebook(ISBN 9798890881526) and ebook(ISBN 9780807838846)
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