Education In The United States - Nicholas Murray Butler - Bog

Education in the United States: A Series of Monographs is a book written by Nicholas Murray Butler and published in 1900. The book is a collection of essays and articles that provide a comprehensive overview of the history, development, and current state of education in the United States. The author, Nicholas Murray Butler, was an American philosopher, diplomat, and educator who served as the president of Columbia University from 1902 to 1945. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of education in the United States. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of education in the country, starting from the colonial period and going up to the 19th century. The second chapter discusses the role of the government in education, including the establishment of public schools and the development of education policies. Subsequent chapters focus on specific topics such as the education of women, vocational education, higher education, and the challenges facing education in the United States. The book also includes essays by prominent educators of the time, such as Charles W. Eliot, the president of Harvard University, and William T. Harris, the U.S. Commissioner of Education. Overall, Education in the United States: A Series of Monographs is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of education in the United States. The book provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing the American education system at the turn of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.