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The 1944 Education Act Was A Crucial Piece Of British Legislation - One Of The Most Important This Century. It Was Passed Against A Background Of War And Growing Popular Demand For Social Reform. It Provided A Framework For The Education Service Which Remained Largely Intact For Almost Fifty Years. Since 1988, However, With The Introduction Of A National Curriculum And Competition Between Schools, The Workings Of The Act Have Been Largely Dismantled. In The Making Of The 1944 Education Act, Michael Barber Presents A Lively Evaluation Of The Act - Its Background, Passage And Effect - Fifty Year Contents; Preface; 1 Ferment; 2 The Board Of Education; 3 Butler; 4 Parliament; 5 After; Bibliography; Index Michael Barber. Description Based Upon Print Version Of Record. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. English