Australian Education 1788-1900: Church, State and Public Education in Colonial Australia

Author: A. G. Austin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd, 1965

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Cut on fep, otherwise clean text.

This scholarly work chronicles the foundational period of education in Australia, meticulously detailing the complex interplay between religious institutions, governmental bodies, and the emerging public school system from 1788 to 1900. Australian Education 1788-1900: Church, State And Public Education In Colonial Australia presents a rigorous analysis of the ideological conflicts and practical challenges that shaped the nation’s educational landscape. It uncovers the pivotal decisions and societal forces that ultimately led to the establishment of a structured educational framework. The author argues for the profound impact of these early developments on contemporary Australian society, offering an essential resource for historians and educators alike.