Education and Moral Improvement in a Belgian Industrial Town (1860-90). Francois Laurent (1810-87) and the Working Classes in Ghent.

Simon, Frank; Van Damme, Dirk

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ERIC Number: EJ482456

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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Education and Moral Improvement in a Belgian Industrial Town (1860-90). Francois Laurent (1810-87) and the Working Classes in Ghent.

Simon, Frank; Van Damme, Dirk

History of Education, v22 n1 p63-84 1993

Describes the role of Francois Laurent in shaping the educational system of Ghent (Belgium), an early industrialized city, during the late 1800s. Discusses the social and educational issues that resulted from industrialization, the creation of a working class, and the needs of working class children. (CFR)

Descriptors: Church Role, Educational History, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, Foreign Countries, Labor Force Development, Religion, Role of Education, Social Class, Social Stratification, Unions

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Belgium

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