John Dewey: The Founder of American Liberalism

Contributor(s): Sterling Casil, Amy (Author)

ISBN: 9781404205086

Publisher: Rosen Central

$29.85

Pub Date: January 30, 2006

Dewey: B

LCCN: 2005009990

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents

Target Age Group: 10 to 13

Physical Info: 0.52" H x 9.82" L x 7.12" W ( 1.01 lbs) 112 pages

BISAC Categories:

Biography and Autobiography | General

Series: Library of American Thinkers

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000104256 ( John Dewey: The Founder of American Liberalism)

Reading level: 10.30

Interest level: MG

Point value: 3.0

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: The effects of John Dewey's work range from advances in education to the promotion of women's suffrage, and are still felt today. Many social government programs that we consider standard today have their roots in Dewey's progressive work. This book details Dewey's life, as well as his major philosophies.

Review Quotes: Book Review-- "This book describes in clear detail the efforts of Dewey for social justice and his great support of the scientific method of study. Good for report research. Highly recommended." - Heritage Middle School

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