A tribute to Caroline Benn; education and democracy. (reprint, 2004).0826487548 A tribute to Caroline Benn Caroline Middleton Benn (13 October 1926 - 22 November 2000), formerly Viscountess Stansgate, was an educationalist and writer, and wife of the British Labour politician Tony Benn (formerly 2nd Viscount Stansgate). ; education and democracy. (reprint, 2004) Ed. by Melissa Benn Melissa Ann Benn (born 20 February 1957) is a British journalist and writer. She is the daughter of Caroline and Tony Benn. She attended Holland Park School graduating with a first in History from the London School of Economics. and Clyde Chitty Chit´ty a. 1. Full of chits or sprouts. 2. Childish; like a babe. . Continuum Publishing Group 2004 274 pages $19.95 Paperback LB14 Writer and teacher Caroline Benn (who died in 2000) was one of the leaders of Britain's comprehensive school movement. Co-edited by her journalist daughter and a close colleague, this volume celebrates Benn's life and work. It contains 17 contributions from academics, politicians (including her husband, Tony Benn Anthony "Tony" Neil Wedgwood Benn (born 3 April 1925), formerly 2nd Viscount Stansgate, is a British socialist politician. He was instrumental in the creation of the Peerage Act 1963. ) and others who knew her. Some of the essays offer personal reminiscences, while others address various issues related to comprehensive schools. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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