Synopsis

When teachers listened to Holt's talks, or wrote him letters as hundreds did, invariably they would say something like: "I understand what you're saying, but what can I do about this in my own classroom? What do I do on Monday?"

Booknews

Provides an account of the role and organization of advanced knowledge workers in business organizations, looking at the various ways in which different types of companies have structured their internal professional support activities such as R&D and legal departments. Discusses the use of outside consultants and the growth of the consultancy industries, and illustrates the conditions for efficient integration of outside professional support and the internal knowledge base of companies, using an extended case study. Of interest to managers of professional support departments and of consultancy industries, as well as business researchers and economists. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Biography

John Holt (1923-1985) writer, teacher, lecturer, and amateur musician, wrote ten books, including What Do I Do Monday?, How Children Learn, and How Children Fail. His work has been translated into fourteen languages and has become standards in the field of education. For years a leading figure in school reform, John Holt became increasingly interested in how children learn outside of school. The magazine he founded, Growing Without Schooling, continues to reflect his philosophy.