Alexander Sutherland Neill Books

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.

"Summerhill has been taken by A.S. Neill from four of his earlier books, and is now edited with new material."--Back cover

Cover edge worn and slightly tattered. Former owner's name on back of front cover.

Culturally significant, this work offers a faithful reproduction of an original artifact, preserving its historical integrity. Readers will encounter original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its journey through important libraries worldwide. This meticulous reproduction aims to maintain the authenticity of the text, providing insight into the knowledge base of civilization.

The author records his unique opinions on child rearing and education, as practiced in the experimental school called Summerhill he has run in England for forty years.

Quanta libertà è giusto concedere a un bambino, a un ragazzo? E quando la libertà si trasforma in licenza? L'esperienza della scuola "non repressiva" di Summerhill, a cui l'autore ha dedicato la sua esistenza, è un esempio geniale di reinserimento nella società di ragazzi disadattati, il quale dimostra soprattutto che il metodo della libertà funziona. Come sottolinea Erich Fromm nella presentazione a questo libro, "i genitori che vorranno riflettere si meraviglieranno nel rendersi conto di come essi mettano in opera involontariamente nei confronti dei loro figli forme di imposizione e di coercizione. Questo libro suggerisce nuovi significati alle parole amore, approvazione, libertà".

Alexander Sutherland Neill, geboren 1883 in Schottland, beendete seine Studienzeit als Master of Art und Master of Education. Doch seine anschließende Praxis als Lehrer an staatlichen Schulen verlor für ihn sehr schnell ihren Reiz. A. S. Neill sah immer klarer, dass solche Erziehung zu schweren seelischen und charakterlichen Dauerschäden führt. Wachsen in Selbstbestimmung – das war das Prinzip seiner später weltberühmten Internatsschule Summerhill, die er 1921 gründete und bis zu seinem Tod 1973 leitete.