The New Summerhill
The New Summerhill by Alexander Sutherland Neill, published by Penguin Books in 1992, presents a comprehensive exploration of the Summerhill School, edited by former pupil Albert Lamb. This edition includes additional material drawn from Neill’s extensive writings, offering insights into the school’s operations, challenges, and the dynamics between teachers and students, alongside Neill’s personal experiences with the children.
Readers will find a detailed examination of the principles that underpin the Summerhill educational philosophy, as well as a reflective autobiography from Neill himself. This section recounts his early life in Scotland, his educational influences, and the evolution of his teaching ideas, ultimately leading to the establishment of Summerhill. With 269 pages, this edition serves as both a historical account and a practical guide to alternative education, focusing on the unique approach that defines Summerhill School.
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Albert Lamb, an ex-pupil and now the Summerhill librarian has edited the current edition of Summerhill. This book contains additional material taken from A.S. Neill’s many books and other writings. The first section covers topics such as the school, how it works, problems and teacher-pupil interactions, with examples of Neill’s own involvement with the children. The second section is Neill’s autobiography – with accounts of his childhood in Scotland, his father’s school, university, the influence of Homer Lane and Wilhelm Reich upon his life and the development of his teaching ideas which culminated in the foundation of Summerhill.
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