Images of schoolteachers in America

"This book explores images of schoolteachers in America from the beginning of the 20th century to the present, using a wide range of approaches to scholarship and writing." "It is intended for both experienced and aspiring teachers to use as a springboard for discussion and reflection about the teaching profession and the contemplating these questions: What does it mean to be teacher? What has influenced and sustained our beliefs about teachers?"--Jacket.