Background
Purpel, David Edward was born on June 5, 1932 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Israel William and Sybil (Bergelson) Purpel.
( Purpel . . . ably complements the economic and politica...)
Purpel . . . ably complements the economic and political focus of critical pedagogy by shedding new light on spiritual and moral dimensions of public discourse. His book is a welcome addition to the literature in that it articulately scrutinizes the interface of culture and education and attendant trivialization of school reform. . . . While his marvelous book offers only several examples of just schools, it enormously enriches a still unfinished dialectic. Choice Purpel's research is exhaustive, his writing elegant, and his suggestions for students and teachers impressive. The Book Reader
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Purpel, David Edward was born on June 5, 1932 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Israel William and Sybil (Bergelson) Purpel.
AB, Tufts College, 1954; Master of Arts in Teaching, Harvard University, 1956; Doctor of Education, Harvard University, 1961.
Teacher, Newton (Massachusetts) Public Schools, 1956-1957; associate professor, director programs in teaching, Harvard University, Cambridge, 1961-1972; professor, U. North Carolina, Greensboro, since 1972; department chairman, U. North Carolina, Greensboro, 1976-1981; William Allen professor, Seattle (Washington) U., 1993-1994. Visiting professor Bristol U., England, 1970.
( Purpel . . . ably complements the economic and politica...)
Married Elaine Ladd, August 28, 1958. Children: Mark, Rachel, Nancy.