This book provides a critical analysis of the history of education in the Western world from a social and political perspective. The author argues that education has always been intimately connected to broader questions of power, influence, and ideology, and that the emergence of modern democratic states has presented new challenges and opportunities for the education system. He explores the complex relationships between education, politics, and society, and asks fundamental questions about the purpose and goals of education in the twenty-first century. Anyone interested in education policy, social theory, or political philosophy will find this book to be a thought-provoking and insightful read.

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