The Struggle for the American Curriculum, 1893-1958
Almost by definition, a classic text resists revision. But Herbert Kliebard'sStruggle for the American Curriculumis a welcome exception. Retaining its focus upon conflicts between curriculum theorists, Kliebard's latest edition adds new chapters about changes in school subjects themselves. The result is a lot like Herb Kliebard himself: concise, witty, graceful, and wise. Kliebard is a gentleman as well as a scholar, and it shows.–Jonathan Zimmerman, New York UniversityKliebard's book has many strengths: it is lucidly written and the author discusses a wide range of issues and people in a succinct, fair, and scholarly manner. For these reasons alone it should appeal to a wide audience.Praise for the previous editions–Harvard Educational ReviewJust as Kliebard's was an impressive voice calling for the study of curriculum history, so his own response to that need is impressive.The Struggle for the American Curriculum, 1893-1958is well-researched and gracefully written, insightful as well as interesting.Praise for the previous editions–Teachers College Record