By the end of the Twentieth century, formal schooling - once the privilege of male elites - had become accessible to women, the working class and some ethnic minorities. The essays in this volume explore the historical origins of this transformation, analyzing struggles Australia, Canada, China, Columbia, India, the United States, and South Africa.

By the end of the Twentieth century, formal schooling - once the privilege of male elites - had become accessible to women, the working class and some ethnic minorities. The essays in this volume explore the historical origins of this transformation, analyzing struggles Australia, Canada, China, Columbia, India, the United States, and South Africa.

It's Gonna Be A Great Day: Doc's Story is an uplifting story of fortitude and personal achievement written for children. Against many obstacles and gritty circumstances like bullying and poverty, young Adolph Brown succeeds and becomes a role model and inspiration for others. The book is inspiring and heartening.