History of Early Childhood Education

<p><em>History of Early Childhood Education</em> presents a thorough and elegant description of the history of early childhood education in the United States. This book of original research is a concise compendium of historical literature combining history with the prominent and influential theoretical background of the time. Covering historical threads that reach from ancient Greece and Rome to the early childhood education programs of today this in-depth and well-written volume captures the deep tradition and the creative knowledge base of early care and education. <em>History of Early Childhood Education</em> is an essential resource for every early childhood education scholar student and educator. </p>