Maria Montessori (Radcliffe Biography Series)

Maria Montessori (1870?1952) brought about a revolution in the classroom. She developed a method of teaching small children and inspired a movement that carried that method into every corner of the world. In her rich and forthright biography, Rita Kramer brings this powerful woman to life, illuminating not only her lasting contributions to child development and social reform, but also the controversies surrounding her training methods and private life.

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Posted: Jan-22-2007

Excellent Introduction to the life of Montessori

This is a well written* and compelling book. It sets out quite clearly the strengths and weaknesses of both Dr. Montessori and her method.It is an important read for anyone considering closer ties to the Montessori movement (in its various forms).And like any good art, it raises as many questions...

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Posted: Apr-25-2005

Honest, well researched account

Right away there was the happy possibility that I would have a positive response to Maria Montessori: A Biography since the book was written by -none other than - Rita Kramer. She is also the author of the investigative account Ed School Follies: the Miseducation of America's Teachers. She has...

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Posted: May-08-2004

Thorough, but left me hanging

This book covers Maria Montessori's life very thoroughly. It covers her life well, but it would have been nice to include something of an afterword on what happened to the Montessori movement after her death, it's re-emergence in the US, a little of what Mario Montessori did with AMI, etc. Rita...

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