The Bloomsbury Handbook of Montessori Education

Maria Montessori (1870-1952) was an Italian physician, anthropologist, and educator known around the world for her educational philosophy and pedagogy. Her work established educational environments tailored to the child where autonomy and independence are encouraged within thriving and respectful communities. The Bloomsbury Handbook of Montessori Education is an accessible resource tracing Montessori education from its historical roots to current scholarship and contemporary issues of culture, social justice, and environmentalism. Divided into six sections the handbook encompasses a range of topics related to Maria Montessori and Montessori education including foundations and evolution of the field; key writings; pedagogy across the lifespan; scholarly research; global reach; and contemporary considerations such as gender, inclusive education, race and multilingualism. Written by scholars and practitioners based in over 20 countries, this is the go-to reference work for anyone interested in Montessori education.

Angela K. Murray is Director of the Center for Montessori Research, and Assistant Research Professor at the University of Kansas, USA.

Eva-Maria Tebano Ahlquist is Assistant Professor at the Department of Education at Stockholm University, Sweden.

Maria K. McKenna is a Professor of Practice in Education, Schooling & Society and Africana Studies at the University of Notre Dame, USA.

Mira Debs is the Executive Director of Educational Studies and Lecturer in Sociology at Yale University, USA.