This is the first biography in English of an uncommon American, Dr. David Murray, a professor of mathematics at Rutgers University, who was appointed by the Japanese government as Superintendent of Education in the Empire of Japan in 1873. This fascinating story uncovers a little-known link between Rutgers University and Japan.
This is the first biography in English of an uncommon American, Dr. David Murray, a professor of mathematics at Rutgers University, who was appointed by the Japanese government as Superintendent of Education in the Empire of Japan in 1873. This fascinating story uncovers a little-known link between Rutgers University and Japan.
BENJAMIN DUKE is professor emeritus of International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan, where he was chairman of the graduate faculty of education. He is the author of several books, including The History of Modern Japanese Education (Rutgers University Press).
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Contents Introduction PART 1: Encountering The Japanese In America 1866-1872
1) Murray’s Awakening To Japan In America: Befriending Samurai Youth At Rutgers College 1866 - 1873 2) The Samurai Invasion Of New Brunswick: Two Routes From Japan Direct And Via London 1866-1873
3) David Murray, The Rutgers Scientific School, And The Celebrated Class Of 1868: The First Rutgers Educational Pioneers To Japan 4) The Employment Of David Murray As Superintendent Of Education In The Empire Of Japan: The Iwakura Embassy In Washington 1872
PART 2: The First Period 1873 5) Japanese Education Upon Murray’s Arrival The Fundamental Code Of Education: From Clan Schools For Samurai To Public Schools For All 1872-1873 6) Murray’s Introduction To Japanese Education: The First Year Of A Universal Public School System 1873 7) Murray’s Second Report To The Ministry Of Education: Setting The Initial Direction Of Modern Japanese Education 1874-1875 8) The Japanese Educational Exhibit At The American Centennial In Philadelphia: David Murray: The Making Of A Comparative Educator 1876
9) The Dispute Over Modern Japanese Education: Murray’s Controversial Report To The Ministry: On The New Public School Law 1877 10) Murray’s Final Report To The Ministry Of Education: A Survey Of Tokyo’s Public Schools: The Departure From Japan 1878 - 1879 11) The Legacy Of David Murray: Setting The Direction Of Japanese Education For The 20th Century: An Unwavering Commitment To Japan Notes Index Acknowledgements About the Author
Contents Introduction PART 1: Encountering The Japanese In America 1866-1872
1) Murray’s Awakening To Japan In America: Befriending Samurai Youth At Rutgers College 1866 - 1873 2) The Samurai Invasion Of New Brunswick: Two Routes From Japan Direct And Via London 1866-1873
3) David Murray, The Rutgers Scientific School, And The Celebrated Class Of 1868: The First Rutgers Educational Pioneers To Japan 4) The Employment Of David Murray As Superintendent Of Education In The Empire Of Japan: The Iwakura Embassy In Washington 1872
PART 2: The First Period 1873 5) Japanese Education Upon Murray’s Arrival The Fundamental Code Of Education: From Clan Schools For Samurai To Public Schools For All 1872-1873 6) Murray’s Introduction To Japanese Education: The First Year Of A Universal Public School System 1873 7) Murray’s Second Report To The Ministry Of Education: Setting The Initial Direction Of Modern Japanese Education 1874-1875 8) The Japanese Educational Exhibit At The American Centennial In Philadelphia: David Murray: The Making Of A Comparative Educator 1876
9) The Dispute Over Modern Japanese Education: Murray’s Controversial Report To The Ministry: On The New Public School Law 1877 10) Murray’s Final Report To The Ministry Of Education: A Survey Of Tokyo’s Public Schools: The Departure From Japan 1878 - 1879 11) The Legacy Of David Murray: Setting The Direction Of Japanese Education For The 20th Century: An Unwavering Commitment To Japan Notes Index Acknowledgements About the Author
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