num_pages: 502
description: With his customary wit and grace, Dr. Barzun contrasts the ritual of education with the lost art of teaching. Twenty-one chapters deal with three major the practice of teaching, the subject matter to be taught, and the institutional and cultural aspects of teaching. Jacques Barzun is a renowned scholar, teacher, and author who lectures widely since his retirement in 1993.
language: English
title: Teacher in America
titlecomplete: Teacher in America
genres: Social Science, Cultural, Philosophy, Education, Nonfiction, Essays, Teaching
ratings_count: 110
publisher: Liberty Fund