Horace Mann's Troubling Legacy: The Education of Democratic Citizens by Tony Sha

Description: Horace Mann's Troubling Legacy by Tony Shaw, Denise Youngblood Reassesses Horace Manns philosophy of civic education. Argues that Manns approach marginalized the role of schools in training the intellect, and that this anti-intellectual component has been retained in the current model of schooling in the United States. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A righteous reformer committed to the power of education, Horace Mann became a national figure by championing the common school movement. Manns message, which he preached at every opportunity, was that universal public education was the only means to transform Americas disorderly masses into a disciplined, judicious republican citizenry, thereby removing the dangers of anarchy and class warfare. In his new look at Manns work and thought, Bob Pepperman Taylor shows that Manns ideas on civic education have had a lasting impact on the way that we still think today about education and its relation to our civic life. Written from the perspective of democratic theory and practice, Taylors work reassesses Manns philosophy of civic education and deeply resonates with todays pervasive and highly political debates about the role of education. By conceiving of public schooling as serving primarily political ends, this nineteenth-century reformer fostered an enduring tension between educational values and political purposes. Taylor contends that Manns approach to civic education marginalized the role of schools in training the intellect, and that this anti-intellectual component has been retained in the current model of schooling in the United States. He contends that Manns schooling model promotes moral certainty and political consensus over intellectual doubt and political disagreement--an imbalance that erodes and weakens both educational and democratic ends. By considering Manns unique influence as a theorist of civic education, Taylor argues, we find both his greatest strengths and most significant weaknesses. And when we take Mann seriously as a contributor to American political thought, we find that the challenge he presents is more significant than concerns about the lack of originality or the unscientific nature of some of his ideas. Ultimately, Mann can tell us a great deal about the very best in our educational tradition, as well as help us see some of its significant flaws and show us how both strengths and weaknesses have played out in our current public and higher systems of education. By examining how Mann was the first to articulate a cohesive vision of the relationship between civic education and democratic practice, Taylor demonstrates that Mann belongs among the key founders of the American political tradition. Author Biography Bob Pepperman Taylor, professor of political science and Dean of the Honors College at the University of Vermont, is the author of Our Limits Transgressed: Environmental Political Thought in American and Americas Bachelor Uncle: Thoreau and the American Polity. Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments 1. Horace Manns Legacy 2. The Need for Common Schooling 3. The Ends of Common Schooling 4. Higher Education 5. Democracy and Education Notes Works Cited Index Review "Taylor gives us much to think about. His book is an engaging and provocative challenge to civic educators. . . . He leaves us thinking carefully about the theoretical foundations of our educational system and that systems role in a democratic society."--Journal of American History"This is a rich and thought-provoking work that is simultaneously challenging and accessible. Most important, it raises high-stakes questions about the relationship between education and democracy, questions that Mann himself would have been eager to talk about."--Journal of the Civil War Era"In a series of deftly structured comparisons, first, between Mann and J. S. Mill and, later, between John Dewey and Robert Hutchins, Taylor brings Manns legacy into current educational controversy."--Choice"Taylor has written an excellent, provocative analysis of Horace Manns ideas about civic education. Ironically, Manns particular approach to promoting democratic education actually may have threatened the very intellectual and moral development that he thought was essential for fostering American democracy. This thoughtful, highly original book will be of great interest to scholars and anyone interested in civic education today."--Maris Vinovskis, author of From a Nation at Risk to No Child Left Behind"A first rate book presented in clear and compelling prose. Perhaps its greatest contribution is the compelling argument that Manns approach to school for civic education discounted and marginalized the role of schools in training the intellect, and that this anti-intellectual component has persisted in the current model of schooling in the U.S."--David F. Labaree, author of Education, Markets, and the Public Good Review Quote Taylor has written an excellent, provocative analysis of Horace Manns ideas about civic education. Ironically, Manns particular approach to promoting democratic education actually may have threatened the very intellectual and moral development that he thought was essential for fostering American democracy. This thoughtful, highly original book will be of great interest to scholars and anyone interested in civic education today.Maris Vinovskis , author of From a Nation at Risk to No Child Left Behind A first rate book presented in clear and compelling prose. Perhaps its greatest contribution is the compelling argument that Manns approach to school for civic education discounted and marginalized the role of schools in training the intellect, and that this anti-intellectual component has persisted in the current model of schooling in the U.S.David F. Labaree , author of Education, Markets, and the Public Good New Feature Preface Acknowledgments 1. Horace Manns Legacy 2. The Need for Common Schooling 3. The Ends of Common Schooling 4. Higher Education 5. Democracy and Education Notes Works Cited Index Details ISBN0700617450 Short Title HORACE MANNS TROUBLING LEGACY Publisher University Press of Kansas Language English ISBN-10 0700617450 ISBN-13 9780700617456 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2010 Imprint University Press of Kansas Subtitle The Education of Democratic Citizens Place of Publication Kansas Country of Publication United States DEWEY 370.115 Series American Political Thought Publication Date 2010-08-10 UK Release Date 2010-08-10 AU Release Date 2010-08-10 NZ Release Date 2010-08-10 US Release Date 2010-08-10 Author Denise Youngblood Pages 192 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159736116;

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