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The Arthurdale Community School: Education and Reform in Depression Era Appalachia - Place Matters: New Directions in Appalachian Studies
Stack, Sam F., Jr.
The Arthurdale Community School: Education and Reform in Depression Era Appalachia - Place Matters: New Directions in Appalachian Studies
Stack, Sam F., Jr.
Founded on American philosopher and reformer John Dewey's idea that learning should be based not on competition but on community, and informed by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's guidance, the Arthurdale project sought to enable both children and adults to regain a sense of identity and place by studying the history and culture of Appalachia.
220 pages, 20 b&w photos
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | March 17, 2020 |
ISBN13 | 9780813179124 |
Publishers | The University Press of Kentucky |
Pages | 220 |
Dimensions | 228 × 152 × 17 mm · 326 g |
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