Pedagogical Anthropology
Pedagogical Anthropology, published in Italian in 1910 and in this English translation by Frederic Taber Cooper in 1913, is the scientific work Maria Montessori developed from her lectures at the University of Rome. Montessori, a physician before she became famous as an educator, argues that teachers need a scientific knowledge of the growing child. She sets out principles of biology, then studies the human body and its measurement in detail: stature, weight and proportions, the skull, face, thorax, pelvis and limbs, the pigmentation of the skin, and the normal and abnormal development of the child. Tables and diagrams accompany the text. Parts of its anthropology are now outdated, but it shows the scientific roots of her method. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Pedagogical Anthropology
Pedagogical Anthropology by Maria Montessori can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Pedagogical Anthropology in the public domain?
Yes. Pedagogical Anthropology by Maria Montessori is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Frederic Taber Cooper. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Pedagogical Anthropology?
About 13 h 02 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Pedagogical Anthropology?
Pedagogical Anthropology by Maria Montessori is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
