Table of Contents

List of tables

Acknowledgements

The authors

Introduction

1 Precarious endeavours: to 1820

2 School entrepreneurs: 1821-1860

3 Inventing public school systems: 1861-1900

4 Towards universal provision: 1901-1925

5 The socially useful school: 1926-1950

6 Equality of opportunity: 1951-1975

7 Towards a market of schools: 1976-2000

8 The present and future school

Select bibliography including references

Index

About the Author

Craig Campbell's previous books include School Choice (2009), Education, Change and Society (2007) and The Comprehensive Public High School (2006). Helen Proctor is co-author with Craig Campbell and Geoffrey Sherington of School Choice.

Reviews

'A compelling account of public and private provision, one that speaks directly to the current debate.' - Professor Stuart Macintyre, University of Melbourne. 'A comprehensive, insightful and engaging study of the power of schooling over two centuries.' - Dr Paul Kilvert, former Chief Executive, South Australian Certificate of Education Board