The Politics of Progressive Education: The Odenwaldschule in Nazi Germany

Author:   Dennis Shirley
Publisher:   Harvard University Press
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Pages:   296
Publication Date:   01 March 1992
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Author:   Dennis Shirley
Publisher:   Harvard University Press
Imprint:   Harvard University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.590kg
ISBN:  

9780674687592


ISBN 10:   0674687590
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   01 March 1992
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
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Acknowledgments Introduction Part I: Origins 1 Paul Geheeb's Youth and Educational Apprenticeships, 1870-1909 2 The Odenwaldschule, 1910-1930 3 Outer Dangers and Inner Reforms, 1930-1932 Part II: The Transformation of the Odenwaldschule 4 A Storm Trooper's Revenge: January-March, 1933 5 Accommodating the Regime: April June, 1933 6 Emigration or Internal Migration? July-August, 1933 7 The New Faculty's Reforms: September-October, 1933 8 Confrontation in the Conference: November-December, 1933 9 The Splintering of the School: January-March, 1934 Part III: Consequences 10 The Ecole d'Humanite, 1934-1945 11 The Gemeirtschaft dci- Odlenwalclschule, 1934-1945 12 Postwar Developments and Geheeb's Legacy Conclusion Selected Bibliography Notes Index

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This is an intriguing case study of the clash of progressive education with National Socialism. The documentation is rich, involving many interviews and personal records of the key figures. A welcome addition to the literature on German education as well as on Nazi society.--Konrad H. Jarausch, The University Of North Carolina


This is an intriguing case study of the clash of progressive education with National Socialism. The documentation is rich, involving many interviews and personal records of the key figures. A welcome addition to the literature on German education as well as on Nazi society.--Konrad H. Jarausch, The University of North Carolina


Shirley's is a very interesting book of high originality. Located in the interface between history of education, political science, educational theory, and comparative education, it is a fascinating account of the confrontations, compromises, and final breakdown of educational liberalism under the attack from both an authoritarian ideology and the build up of totalitarian state power. For the expert it affords fascinating reading; in the context of comparative education it breaks new ground. As an educational contribution to political science it is certain to be an innovation not easily superseded. Last but not least, from the vantage point of educational history, Shirley has an exciting story to tell.--Wolfgang Edeisfein, Max Planck Institute, Berlin This is an intriguing case study of the clash of progressive education with National Socialism. The documentation is rich, involving many interviews and personal records of the key figures. A welcome addition to the literature on German education as well as on Nazi society.--Konrad H. Jarausch, The University of North Carolina


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Dennis Shirley was a teacher at the Ecole d'Humanité and is currently Assistant Professor of Education at Rice University.

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