num_pages: 410
description: 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.
language: English
title: Maria Montessori: A Biography
titlecomplete: Maria Montessori: A Biography
genres: Catholic, History, Education, Italy, Biography Memoir, Biography, Nonfiction, Teaching
ratings_count: 167
publisher: Blackwell