This interpretive history of American schooling explores the evolving relationship between education and social change. John Rury examines the impact of social forces like industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and cultural conflict on educational institutions. He also analyzes how schools have contributed to social change, particularly regarding the status and achievements of various social groups, including detailed accounts of women and minority groups’ experiences and how education has influenced their lives.
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