Schooling Cultures: Universes of Meaning in Private School

by Mary E. Henry

Focusing on private schools, this book makes an important contribution to our understanding of schools as social settings, illustrating their potential to create alternative cultures. Intriguing comparisons are made between the Waldorf School, a clear example of holistic education, and St. Catherine's, a traditional, elite college-preparatory school. The characteristics of each school are examined and compared. On the one hand, the Waldorf School,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1567500226
• ISBN13: 9781567500226
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"