Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education: A Biographical Introduction

Year 1996
Pages 432
Binding Paperback

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The listing describes Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education: A Biographical Introduction by Gerald Gutek as a history book that adds background to its subject. The available edition details are 1996 • Prentice Hall • 432 pages.

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