Comprised of essays that delineate the genesis and evolution of the thought and work of pioneers in the field of social issues and education. This book introduces the reader to the significant work of each pioneer, and also provides insights into how his/her life experiences informed his/her thinking, beliefs, goals and work.

Beyond current scholars and students, we believe that this book will be of great interest to a wide spectrum of individuals: teacher educators who perceive the need to avail their students of the rich history, rationales and methods for incorporating the study of social issues across the curriculum; professors who teach history of curriculum courses and/or history of education courses are likely to be drawn to the book, both for the rich stories as well as the bounty of information found in each chapter; those who specialize in autobiographical studies in the field of education are likely to find the book to be remarkably rich and valuable both for their own research as well as in their teaching; secondary level teachers in science, social studies, and English who are interested in incorporating the study of social issues into the courses they teach will glean incredibly rich insights into why and how to go about such an endeavor; and future scholars and students who care deeply about how society impacts education, education impacts society, and how individuals and groups can have a positive impact on society through their collective efforts are bound to find the book both fascinating and instructive.

Foreword, O.L. Davis, Jr.
Introduction: Addressing Social Issues in the Classroom and Beyond: The Pedagogical Efforts of Pioneers in the Field, Samuel Totten &
Jon Pedersen
John Dewey and Social Action, Mark David Dietz &
O.L. Davis, Jr.
George S. Counts and Social Issues, Gerald L. Gutek
Harold Rugg: Apostle of the Modern Social Studies Curriculum, Ron Evans. H. Gordon Hullfish: Teacher, Reflective Thinker, Democratic Defender, Mary Lee Webeck, Susan Robertson, &
Sherry L. Field
Jesse H. Newlon and Education For Democratic Citizenship, Alan W. Garrett
A Rebellious Jersey Girl: Rachel Davis DuBois, Intercultural Education Pioneer, Chara Haeussler Bohan
"Take a Walk Around Yourself": Diversity and Equity in the Work of Alice Miel, Mindy Spearman
Alan F. Griffin: Role Model For the Reflective Study of Modern Problems, William R. Fernekes
Shirley H. Engle: A Persistent Voice For Issues Centered Education, Mark A. Previte
Maruice P. Hunt: Activist Teacher, Scholar, Collaborator, Sherry L. Field, Mary Lee Webeck &
Susan Robertson
Imagining the Future: Theodore Brameld on the Frontiers Of Multicultural Education, Karen L. Riley
Educating for Life in a Democracy: The Life and Work of Richard E. Gross, Paul Robinson &
Murry Nelson
Lawrence E. Metcalf: In the Right Place at the Right Time, Jeff Passe
Paul DeHart Hurd: Staying the Course For 72 Years, Barbara S. Spector
Donald Oliver: The Search for Democratic Community, Barbara Slater Stern
E. Joseph Piel: The Making of a Risk Taker in Academia, Barbara S. Spector
Maxine Greene: "Wide-Awakeness" as a Form of Moral Vigilance and Action, Samuel Totten. Selected Bibliography of Pioneers
List of Contributors
Index.