History of early childhood education
By: V. Celia Lascarides and Blythe F. Hinitz.
Contributors: Hinitz, Blythe Simone Farb, 1944-
Series: Garland reference library of social science -- v. 982. -- Source books on education -- v. 55; Garland reference library of social science -- v. 982.; Garland reference library of social science -- vol. 55.
Publisher: Falmer Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 662
Subjects: Early childhood education -- History; Early childhood education -- United States -- History
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Pt.1: The beginnings of early childhood.  Antiquity.  European roots.  The Industrial Revolution (1700-1850)  Friedrich Wilhelm Frobel (1782-1852)   Post-Industrial Revolution (1860-1980)  Maria Montessori (1870-1952); title: Pt.2: Early education in the United States.  European settlement.  American educational reformers.  The kindergarten movement.  The nursery school movement.   Day nurseries to day care to child care to quality 2000.   Federal government involvement (1900-1950)  Federal government involvement in the 1960s and beyond; title: Pt.3: Diverse populations.  Native Americans.  Black Americans.  Asian-Americans.  Hispanic-Americans.  Bilingualism.  Recent influences from overseas (Twentieth Century); title: Pt.4:  Professional organizations and conclusions.  Professional organizations and their programs.  Conclusions.