Maria Montessori: A Biography - Couverture souple

Kramer, Rita

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0241128471 ISBN 13 : 9780241128473

Editeur : Hamish Hamilton, 1989

Synopsis

A biography of Maria Montessori, physician, feminist, social reformer and world-famous educator. Born in 1870, she pitted herself against the narrow, Italian society of her day to become the first female doctor in Italy working with idiot children in the lunatic asylums of Rome.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Biographie de l'auteur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hamish Hamilton
• Date d'édition: 1989
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0241128471
• ISBN 13: 9780241128473
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 416
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible