Fifty Major Thinkers on Education

In this unique work some of today's greatest educators present concise, accessible summaries of the great educators of the past. Covering a time-span from 500 BC to the early twentieth century each essay gives key biographical information, an outline of the individual's principal achievements and activities, an assessment of their impact and influence, a list of their major writings and suggested further reading. * Augustine * Dewey * Erasmus * Gandhi * Kant * Montessori * Plato * Rousseau * Steiner * WollstonecraftThis book provides a unique reference guide for all students of education.