Between Church and State: Religion and Public Education in a Multicultural America - Hardcover

Fraser, James W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 031221636X ISBN 13: 9780312216368

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 1999

Synopsis

Fraser (history and education, Northeastern U.) examines the historical context of today's battles over religious versus secular education in the public schools, offering the framework of democratic multiculturalism as a means of accepting different beliefs and practices in the public school environment, and providing practical steps for educators and citizens. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

About the Author:

James W. Fraser is Professor of History and Education and Director for Innovation in Urban Education at Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts. Fraser has also been Pastor of Grace Church, Federated in East Boston, Massachusetts since 1986. With Theresa Perry, he is also the editor of Freedom's Plow.

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 031221636X
• ISBN 13: 9780312216368
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 278