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Book SynopsisIn March 1933, Nazi storm troopers seized control of the Odenwaldschule, a small German boarding school founded in 1910 by educational reformer Paul Geheeb. Shirley explores how Nazi school reforms catalyzed Geheebâs alienation from the regime and galvanized his determination to close the school and leave Germany.
Trade ReviewShirley’s is a very interesting book of high originality. Located in the interface between history of education, political science, educational theory, and comparative education, it is a fascinating account of the confrontations, compromises, and final breakdown of educational liberalism under the attack from both an authoritarian ideology and the build up of totalitarian state power. For the expert it affords fascinating reading; in the context of comparative education it breaks new ground. As an educational contribution to political science it is certain to be an innovation not easily superseded. Last but not least, from the vantage point of educational history, Shirley has an exciting story to tell. -- Wolfgang Edelstein, Max Planck Institute, Berlin
This is an intriguing case study of the clash of progressive education with National Socialism. The documentation is rich, involving many interviews and personal records of the key figures. A welcome addition to the literature on German education as well as on Nazi society. -- Konrad H. Jarausch, University of North Carolina
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Part I: Origins 1 Paul Geheeb's Youth and Educational Apprenticeships, 1870-1909 2 The Odenwaldschule, 1910-1930 3 Outer Dangers and Inner Reforms, 1930-1932 Part II: The Transformation of the Odenwaldschule 4 A Storm Trooper's Revenge: January-March, 1933 5 Accommodating the Regime: April June, 1933 6 Emigration or Internal Migration? July-August, 1933 7 The New Faculty's Reforms: September-October, 1933 8 Confrontation in the Conference: November-December, 1933 9 The Splintering of the School: January-March, 1934 Part III: Consequences 10 The Ecole d'Humanite, 1934-1945 11 The Gemeirtschaft dci- Odlenwalclschule, 1934-1945 12 Postwar Developments and Geheeb's Legacy Conclusion Selected Bibliography Notes Index
