Pestalozzi: An Account Of His Life And Work (1908) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164921103)

Pestalozzi: An Account Of His Life And Work is a book written by Henry Holman in the year 1908. The book is a detailed biography of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, a Swiss educator and social reformer who lived in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book covers Pestalozzi's early life, his education, his career as a teacher, and his contributions to the field of education.The author describes Pestalozzi's philosophy of education, which emphasized the importance of individualized instruction and the development of the whole person. Holman also explores Pestalozzi's work in social reform, including his efforts to improve the lives of the poor and disadvantaged.The book includes many anecdotes and stories from Pestalozzi's life, as well as excerpts from his writings and speeches. The author also provides historical context for Pestalozzi's ideas and work, discussing the political and social climate of the time.Overall, Pestalozzi: An Account Of His Life And Work is a comprehensive and insightful look at one of the most influential educators and social reformers of the modern era. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education or the development of social reform movements.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry Holman
ISBN-10: 116492110X
ISBN-13: 9781164921103
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d