Description
A biography of Friedrich Froebel, based on untranslated letters, which tells the story of the man who invented kindergarten.
About the Author
Helge Wasmuth is Professor of Early Childhood and Childhood Education at Mercy College, USA. He is co-editor of The Bloomsbury Handbook to Friedrich Froebel (Bloomsbury, 2023). Ulf Sauerbrey is Professor of Early Childhood Education at Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany. Michael Winkler is Professor of General Pedagogy and Theory of Social Pedagogy at the Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena, Germany, and Visiting Lecturer at the Evangelical University of Dresden, Germany, and the Sigmund Freud University of Vienna, Austria.
Reviews
An important, well-written, and fascinating new edition to the story of Friedrich Froebel and the history of early childhood education. Much of this research was previously unavailable in English and is a treasure trove of materials for researchers and fans of Froebel alike. -- Scott Bultman, Director of the Froebel Foundation, USA
170 years after his death this book is the first comprehensive account of the life of pioneering educator Friedrich Froebel. Thoroughly researched and based on contemporary re-reading of period sources, this book is an invaluable resource for anybody interested in the history of education. -- Mathias Urban, Desmond Chair in Early Childhood Education, Dublin City University, Ireland
Book Information
ISBN 9781350269231
Author Professor Helge Wasmuth
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC