Education And Empire: Addresses On Certain Topics Of The Day (1902)

By R.B. Haldane

Book Overview

Education and Empire is a collection of addresses given by Richard Burdon Haldane in 1902. Haldane was a British politician and philosopher who served as Secretary of State for War during World War I. In this book, he discusses various topics related to education and its role in building and maintaining an empire. The book is divided into six chapters, each addressing a different aspect of education and its relationship to empire. Haldane begins by discussing the importance of education in producing capable and loyal citizens who can contribute to the growth and success of the empire. He then goes on to explore the role of universities in shaping the minds of future leaders and the need for a strong national education system to support the empire.Haldane also discusses the importance of science and technology in the development of the empire, and the need for education to keep pace with these advances. He argues that the study of science and technology should be integrated into the broader curriculum to ensure that students are prepared for the demands of a rapidly changing world.Throughout the book, Haldane emphasizes the importance of education in building and maintaining the British Empire. He argues that education is the key to success in a rapidly changing world and that the empire must invest in its education system if it hopes to remain competitive. Overall, Education and Empire is a thought-provoking exploration of the role of education in the growth and success of an empire. Haldane's insights and arguments are still relevant today, making this book a valuable read for anyone interested in the history of education or the development of empires.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436829453
• ISBN13: 9781436829458
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"