The History of Special Education

From Isolation to IntegrationThis volume examines the events that shaped special education in Western Europe, Canada, and the United States. It presents a four-part narrative that traces its emergence from 16th-century Spain and the Age of Enlightenment in 17th-century France and England, to 18th-century considerations in Europe and North America of placement, curriculum, early intervention, to the status of teachers in the 19th century, and the movement toward integration in 20th century programs. Margret A. Winzer; 464 pages; hard cover