Maria Montessori
A Biography
Published on 1. January 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
418 pages
978-0-201-09227-1 (ISBN)
Description
Maria Montessori (1870--1952) brought about a revolution in the classroom. She developed a method of teaching small children and inspired a movement that carried that method into every corner of the world. In her rich and forthright biography, Rita Kramer brings this powerful woman to life, illuminating not only her lasting contributions to child development and social reform, but also the controversies surrounding her training methods and private life.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Hachette Books
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
685 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-201-09227-1 (9780201092271)
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Person
Rita Kramer, author of In Defense of the Family and At a Tender Age, has written extensively for The New York Times and other publications on family and social issues.
Content
* Introduction * The Early Struggle * The Childrens House * The Method and the Movement * Afterword