History of Western Educational Thought

Author: Shan Zhonghui, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2000-11-02
Features: A History of Western Educational Thought was designed with a unified framework during its compilation, tracing the historical trajectory to examine various Western educational ideas. It discusses the background, content, characteristics, key figures, and influence of Western educational thought, along with appropriate analysis and evaluation. The book is clear in its reasoning, well-structured, rich in content, and serves as a learning reference for readers of all levels. It provides discussions on Western educational ideas and educators that were previously unmentioned or only briefly addressed, filling gaps in the study of Western educational thought. With the rapid growth of the world economy, swift political changes, and leaps in science and technology, educational reform movements have continuously gained momentum, with various educational trends emerging, flourishing, and interacting, becoming a defining feature of Western education in the 20th century. The book is divided into two volumes, each containing 24 chapters. The second volume comprehensively covers Western educational thought from the 1950s onwards, offering rich content. As humanity has entered the information age, where science and education play increasingly pivotal roles, the book focuses on the study of 20th-century Western educational thought, making it highly relevant to contemporary issues.