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Maria Montessori - (Radcliffe Biography Series) by Rita Kramer (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Maria Montessori - (Radcliffe Biography Series) by Rita Kramer (Paperback)

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  • Maria Montessori (1870-1952) brought about a revolution in the classroom.
  • About the Author: Rita Kramer, author of In Defense of the Family and At a Tender Age, has written extensively for The New York Times and other publications on family and social issues.
  • 418 Pages
  • Education, History
  • Series Name: Radcliffe Biography Series

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Maria Montessori (1870-1952) brought about a revolution in the classroom. She developed a method of teaching small children and inspired a movement that carried that method into every corner of the wo



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Maria Montessori (1870-1952) brought about a revolution in the classroom. She developed a method of teaching small children and inspired a movement that carried that method into every corner of the world. In her rich and forthright biography, Rita Kramer brings this powerful woman to life, illuminating not only her lasting contributions to child development and social reform, but also the controversies surrounding her training methods and private life.



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Maria Montessori (1870-1952) brought about a revolution in the classroom. She developed a method of teaching small children and inspired a movement that carried that method into every corner of the world. In her rich and forthright biography, Rita Kramer brings this powerful woman to life, illuminating not only her lasting contributions to child development and social reform, but also the controversies surrounding her training methods and private life.



About the Author



Rita Kramer, author of In Defense of the Family and At a Tender Age, has written extensively for The New York Times and other publications on family and social issues.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.08 Inches (W) x .96 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.44 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 418
Genre: Education
Sub-Genre: History
Series Title: Radcliffe Biography Series
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Rita Kramer
Language: English
Street Date: January 22, 1988
TCIN: 77014544
UPC: 9780201092271
Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-2120
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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