The History and Growth of Vocational Education in America, Second Edition

Summary
Written especially for use in vocational teacher education programs, this text explores the development of American vocational education. After exploring the early beginnings and discussing the philosophy behind vocational education, Gordon (adult and technical education, Marshall U.) discusses the impact of the land grant institutions and legislation shaping vocational programs. He also discusses the participation of women and special-needs population and discusses the institutional structures of vocational education. A final section looks at future trends. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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