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Citizen of the World: Key Montessori Readings (Volume 14)

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Citizen of the World: Key Montessori Readings is a curated collection of Maria Montessori’s writings that highlight her vision of education as a force for global belonging and peace. Rather than presenting a single, unified narrative, this volume gathers essential excerpts spanning several decades of Montessori’s work, focusing on how education shapes not only individual development but also social conscience and cultural understanding. The book explores Montessori’s belief that children are naturally oriented toward cooperation and harmony when given respectful environments, and it connects this idea with her larger vision of preparing young people to live responsibly in an interconnected world. Topics include moral development, civic engagement, cultural diversity, and the role of education in fostering human solidarity. The volume is suitable for educators, parents, and readers who wish to understand Montessori’s philosophy in relation to contemporary global challenges. It also offers historical context and commentary that make the ideas more accessible to modern audiences. This collection serves both as an introduction to key Montessori concepts and a reflective resource for experienced practitioners seeking deeper insight into her humanistic and world-centered approach to education.

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371.3 MON c

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Available

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Call Number

371.3 MON c

Publisher

Amsterdam, Netherlands : Montessori-Pierson Publishing Company., 2018

Collation

129 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9789079506446

Classification

371

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Edition

Volume 16 in The Montessori Series

Subject(s)

Child Development
social development
Montessori Education
Educational philosophy
World peace,
Key writings

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