Benjamin Duke

Dr. David Murray: Superintendent of Education in the Empire of Japan, 1873-1879

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Produktbeschreibung

This is the first biography in English of an uncommon American, Dr. David Murray, a professor of mathematics at Rutgers University, who was appointed by the Japanese government as Superintendent of Education in the Empire of Japan in 1873. This fascinating story uncovers a little-known link between Rutgers University and Japan.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rutgers University Press
• None
• Seitenzahl: 396
• Altersempfehlung: ab 18 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Juni 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 155mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 680g
• ISBN-13: 9780813594972
• ISBN-10: 0813594979
• Artikelnr.: 50907695

Autorenporträt

BENJAMIN DUKE is professor emeritus of International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan, where he was chairman of the graduate faculty of education. He is the author of several books, including The History of Modern Japanese Education (Rutgers University Press).

Inhaltsangabe

Contents
Introduction
PART 1: Encountering The Japanese In America 1866-1872           
                    
1)  Murray’s Awakening To Japan In America: Befriending Samurai Youth At
Rutgers College 1866 - 1873                                    
2)  The Samurai Invasion Of New Brunswick: Two Routes From Japan Direct And
Via London
1866-1873                                                                                   
      
3)   David Murray, The Rutgers Scientific School, And The Celebrated Class
Of 1868: The First Rutgers Educational Pioneers To Japan           4)   The
Employment Of David Murray As Superintendent Of Education In The Empire Of
Japan: The Iwakura Embassy In Washington 1872 
                      
PART 2:  The First Period 1873
5)    Japanese Education Upon Murray’s Arrival The Fundamental Code Of
Education: From Clan Schools For Samurai To Public Schools For All
1872-1873                                        
6)  Murray’s Introduction To Japanese Education: The First Year Of A
Universal Public School System 1873                                   
7)  Murray’s Second Report To The Ministry Of Education: Setting The
Initial Direction Of Modern Japanese Education
1874-1875                                                     
8) The Japanese Educational Exhibit At The American Centennial In
Philadelphia: David Murray: The Making Of A Comparative Educator 1876    
                       
9)  The Dispute Over Modern Japanese Education: Murray’s Controversial
Report To The Ministry: On The New Public School Law 1877
10)  Murray’s Final Report To The Ministry Of Education: A Survey Of
Tokyo’s Public Schools: The Departure From Japan 1878 - 1879
11) The Legacy Of David Murray: Setting The Direction Of Japanese Education
For The 20th Century: An Unwavering Commitment To Japan
Notes
Index
Acknowledgements
About the Author