Cambridge University Press German Influences on Education in the United States to 1917 (Publications of the German Historical Institute): Edited by Henry Geitz, Jurgen Heideking, Jurgen Herbst

This volume summarizes recent scholarship on German-American relations in the field of education until World War I. The articles prove the various influences of German scholarship and institutions on the development of the American system of education from kindergarten to university. The book provides an overview for the benefit of scholars, students and the interested general reader. As a cooperative effort of German and American scholars the volume is intended to stimulate further exploration of these themes on both continents. Review "All of the contributions make welcome additions to the literature on the subject of German influences, and it is fortunate to have them assembled in one place." History of Education Quarterly"All the contributions make welcome additions to the literature on the subject of German influences, and it is fortunate to have them assembled in one place." Charles E. McClelland, History of Education Quarterly Book Description Analyses educational influences of Germany on the United States during the nineteenth century. From the Back Cover This book represents the result of recent historical research by German and American scholars on German influences on education in the United States during the nineteenth century. The authors deal with all aspects of education, from kindergarten through primary and secondary education to universities. In analyzing German educational influences on the United States, the essays are concerned with reports of American visitors to Germany, as well as with accounts and activities of German educators in the United States. The book shows that in the context of an immigrant culture, the question of influence needs to be considered in an interdisciplinary setting. At the same time, the account recognizes that both Germany and the United States were mutually affected by the development and progress of their relevant educational theories and practices.