A History of State Education in Victoria

By Alexander J. Peacock

Long before modern classrooms, schooling in Victoria was a hard-won experiment in democracy, identity, and faith. The stakes were unimaginably high. In A History of State Education in Victoria, Alexander J. Peacock traces how a scattered colonial society built a coherent system of public schooling, turning rough goldfields settlements and nascent towns into a network of state schools. With clarity and close attention to policy debates, he charts the development of public schools, the evolution of state school policy, and the complex ties between education and social reform across 19th century Victoria and early Federation-era Australia. Clear, orderly, yet richly human, this classic work remains a cornerstone for anyone interested in Australian education history and the wider history of education. More than a chronicle of dates and Acts, Peacock's study illuminates how arguments over funding, religious influence, curriculum, and compulsory attendance shaped schooling in Victoria, Australia, and, with it, civic life. It stands as both a lucid public education policy study and an indispensable reference for education researchers, teachers and education students exploring the history of Australian schools and state education history in a wider imperial and international frame. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, carefully prepared for curious readers and collectors who prize heritage editions of classic works on education and social reform.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353602696
• ISBN13: 9789353602697
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"