Books by Roger Soder

The central contention of this book is that a free society can exist only if the conditions enabling that society are understood and acted on. If these conditions are not met, the free society cannot long exist, or will exist in name only.

In nine original chapters, this book provides a comprehensive historical perspective on teacher education in the United States. Using 29 case histories of geographically and institutionally diverse education programs, the authors reveal the origins of the attitudes and practices that are shaping teacher education in our country today.

This work argues that one of the most basic purposes of America's schools is to teach children the moral and intellectual responsibilities of living and working in a democracy. Contributors explore what democracy is and what it means for preparing teachers and teaching students.