Peace Education in America, 1828-1990

Bringing 'hidden history' into light, this original volume chronicles peace education in America. The author presents a historical narrative of the curriculum, writings, and contributions of numerous Americans in education, religion, and related fields who have been involved for almost two centuries in attempts, largely unsuccessful, to introduce teaching about peace in America's schools. They include educators, humanitarians, and reformers, such as Horace Mann, John Dewey, Fannie Fern Andrews, Edwin D. And Lucia Ames Mead, Jane Addams, Mortimer Adler, Albert Einstein, and Robert Havighurst, among othersa total of over 700 citations. With photographs, an extensive bibliography, and a resource directory.