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Originally published in 1959, this influential scholarly work explores the social foundations of education in post-war Britain, examining how schools fulfil their mandate under the 1944 Education Act to advance the spiritual, moral, mental, and physical development of communities. Written for educators, students, and general readers interested in educational practice and policy, the book provides historical context for understanding how schools shaped society during a transformative period in British education. This Routledge Library edition preserves a seminal text that remains relevant to anyone studying education policy, social development, or the evolution of school systems in modern democracies.

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Originally published in 1959, offering historical perspective on post-1944 Education Act reforms in United Kingdom schools.

Addresses teachers, education students, and general readers interested in how schools advance community development.

Examines the 1944 Education Act's requirements for spiritual, moral, mental, and physical development of communities.

Part of the Routledge Library Editions series on sociology of education, preserving scholarly educational research.

Explores the changing practices of schools and their broader social purposes in mid-twentieth century Britain.

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04 May 2017
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