The name of Maria Montessori (1870-1952) is familiar to many, and her fame arguably heralds an ascendancy in pedagogy far greater than the position of so many other reformers in the realms of early years education. This Bloomsbury handbook abundantly shows and projects a view that her influence has been, and is, seismic.
The value of the publication is indeed immense. The 585-page odyssey flows tirelessly across a spectrum covering a very wide range of issues, biographical detail, international impact, contemporary connections, insightful observations, and modern interpretations. Montessori was what can be described as an educational oracle, full of intrigue and wisdom, and the handbook reflects her prowess and inspiration, set against important notions of culture, gender, internationalism and social justice.
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