Maria Montessori A Biography [Paperback]

Maria Montessori (1870–1952) brought about a revolution in the classroom. She developed a method of teaching small children and inspired a movement that carried that method into every corner of the world. In her rich and forthright biography, Rita Kramer brings this powerful woman to life, illuminating not only her lasting contributions to child development and social reform, but also the controversies surrounding her training methods and private life.

Rita Kramer,author ofIn Defense of the FamilyandAt a Tender Age,has written extensively forThe New York Timesand other publications on family and social issues.