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Overview"Fifty years ago John Holt woke the dreary world of educational theory by showing that for small children ""learning is as natural as breathing."" His brilliant observations are as true today as they were then. Over 1 million copies were sold worldwide in the decades that followed. Today the theorists are still squabbling, and Holt's wisdom is needed more than ever. As a hero of progressive education and homeschoolers, his time has come again.A new foreword by eminent school reformer Deborah Meier, of the New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development reveals the lasting influence of John Holt's ideas and their relevance for the students today." Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Holt, Dr , Deborah Meier , Matthew KuglerPublisher: Da Capo Press Imprint: Da Capo Press Edition: 50th Anniversary ed. Dimensions: Width: 14.70cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 14.20cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9781478990680ISBN 10: 1478990686 Publication Date: 01 October 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor Information"John Holt (1927-1985), one of America's leading educational and social critics, was the author of ten influential books which have been translated into fourteen languages. Known both as a passionate reformer and as ""the gentle voice of reason"" (LIFE magazine), Holt offers insights into the nature of learning that are more relevant today than ever before." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |