The Work of Teachers in America: A Social History Through Stories

by Samuel Scheer and James Cohen

Book Overview

This volume presents a complex portrait of the American teacher through a fascinating range of "story" narratives, including fictional short stories, poetry, diaries, letters, ethnographies, and autobiographies. Through these stories, the volume traces the evolution of the teacher and the profession over the course of two centuries -- from the late 1700s to the late 1900s. In depicting the profession over time, the authors include stories by and about...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080582250X
• ISBN13: 9780805822502
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Brilliance overflows this book.

Sam was my English instructor at Windsor High School. As such, I can assure you with the utmost seriousness that Sam is a fine human being, in addition to being a top-notch doorstop. To be in the company of a man who uses words like "vacuous" as easily as one might walk into a door headfirst, is truly an experience to savor. You will not regret purchasing his fine book.

brilliant and usefull narrative about the history of America

Sheer is my senior english teacher and he is brilliant. He is the most interesting character I have had as a teacher. Buy this book and read it.