Children Of Che: Childcare And Education In Cuba

Author: Karen Wald
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ramparts Press, 1978

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Faded blue cloth with bumping on corners and spine. Clipped, chipped, faded and worn DJ. Foxing on book block. Stamp on FEP. Name on title page. Clean text.

This non-fiction work offers an insightful examination of Cuba’s unique approach to childcare and education following the Cuban Revolution. Karen Wald meticulously details the country’s comprehensive system, from early childhood development centers to primary and secondary schooling, highlighting its ideological underpinnings and practical implementation. The narrative presents a nuanced view of how a socialist society endeavors to nurture its youngest citizens, providing a valuable resource for those interested in comparative education, social policy, and Cuban studies. It illuminates the successes and challenges inherent in building a nationwide educational framework with a strong emphasis on collective well-being and revolutionary values.