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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMaurice has crafted a carefully researched and complete study: while scholars will appreciate the source material included, students will find the text readable. This text will be cited in the future as a definitive work on the teacher in ancient Rome. -- William J. Dominik, University of Otago
Maurice provides the most thorough presentation of the ancient evidence for the role and practice of teachers in the Roman world. This is a valuable synthesis of the evidence, ably and clearly expounded. It will be of value to all interested in how the Romans educated children. Students of contemporary education will find much valuable comparative material. -- W. Martin Bloomer, University of Notre Dame
Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Terminology of Education: Magistri, Grammatici, Litteratores and More... Chapter 2. The Teacher and His School: the Professional in His Work Environment Chapter 3. Pedagogical Methods Chapter 4. Teaching of Slaves and Slave-Teachers: Slavery in Education Chapter 5. The Social Status of the Teacher Chapter 6. Education and Ideology Chapter 7. Afterword: Teachers Ancient and Modern: Some Brief Conclusions and Comparisons
