Harriet Martineau

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Endowed Schools Of Ireland (1859)

Beschreibung

Endowed Schools of Ireland is a historical account of the educational institutions in Ireland that were established through endowments. Written by Harriet Martineau and originally published in 1859, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of endowed schools in Ireland, including their origins, funding, and administration.Martineau examines the various types of endowed schools in Ireland, including grammar schools, free schools, and charity schools, and provides detailed information on their curriculum, staff, and student body. She also discusses the role of the Church in education and the impact of political and social changes on the Irish educational system.Throughout the book, Martineau emphasizes the importance of education in promoting social and economic progress, and highlights the challenges faced by educators in Ireland during a period of political and social upheaval. She also provides insights into the lives of students and teachers in these schools, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the educational landscape of Ireland in the mid-19th century.Overall, Endowed Schools of Ireland is an informative and engaging historical account of the educational institutions that played a vital role in shaping Irish society and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

British social theorist, author, and journalist Harriet Martineau (1802 1876) is renowned for her important contributions to literature, sociology, and economics, among other subjects. Martineau was born in Norwich, England, on June 12, 1802, and had to overcome obstacles at a young age because he was deaf and had little money. In the 1820s, Martineau started her creative career and became well-known for her novels and children's books. She is most recognized, nevertheless, for her revolutionary contributions to political economy and sociology. She was one of the first sociologists because of her "Illustrations of Political Economy" series, which she wrote in the 1830s and used fiction to tackle difficult economic and social themes. Martineau overcame obstacles relating to gender during her career, but her brilliance and dedication to social justice endured. She made a lot of trips later in life and kept writing about a variety of subjects, including her experiences in the Middle East. Beyond her own century, Harriet Martineau left a lasting impact on feminists and sociologists of later generations.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 104
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 212g
• ISBN-13: 9781436834773
• ISBN-10: 1436834775
• Artikelnr.: 24873995