ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1991 this book analyses the input of those who made important contributions to the education of adults in the USA between 1607 and 1920. Examining the historical roots of adult education the book explores commonalities among innovators such as Cotton Mather, Benjamin Franklin, Margaret Fuller Ossoli and Ida Tarbell. It charts the development of important educational programmes including the American Lyceum, Chautauqua and local organizations such as mechanics' institutes and the Junto in Philadelphia. 

part I|2 pages

Introduction

part II|2 pages

Innovators in the Formative Era (1607-1790)

chapter 2|13 pages

Anne Marbury Hutchinson (1591-1643)

chapter 3|17 pages

Cotton Mather (1663-1728)

chapter 4|12 pages

Benjamin Franklin (1706-90)

part III|2 pages

Innovators in the Establishment Era (1791-1860)

chapter 5|15 pages

Timothy Claxton (1790-c. 1850)

chapter 6|10 pages

Josiah Holbrook (1788-1854)

chapter 7|21 pages

Margaret Fuller Ossoli (1810-50)

part IV|4 pages

Innovators in the National Era (1861-1920)

chapter 8|9 pages

Peter Cooper (1791-1883)

chapter 10|8 pages

Ida Tarbeil (1857-1943)

part V|2 pages

Summary and Conclusions