Latin-American Universities And Special Schools (1913)

By Edgar Ewing 1865- Brandon

Book Overview

Latin-American Universities And Special Schools is a historical book written by Edgar Ewing Brandon in 1913. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Latin American education system, particularly focusing on universities and special schools. The author delves into the history of education in Latin America, tracing its roots back to the colonial era and exploring the impact of the Catholic Church and European models of education on the region.Brandon examines the different types of universities and special schools in Latin America, including law schools, medical schools, engineering schools, and military academies. He provides detailed information on the curriculum, teaching methods, and facilities of each institution, as well as the challenges they faced in terms of funding, staffing, and student enrollment.In addition to discussing the education system itself, the book also explores the broader social and political context in which it operated. Brandon examines the role of education in promoting national identity and fostering social mobility, as well as the impact of political instability and economic inequality on the education system.Overall, Latin-American Universities And Special Schools provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of education in Latin America and sheds light on the challenges and opportunities faced by the region's universities and special schools at the turn of the 20th century.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: 1120311365
• ISBN13: 9781120311368
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"