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In this far-reaching discussion of curriculum and liberal education, William A. Reid compares curriculum making to the idea of "pursuit." Like justice, Reid argues that curriculum is not something that we own or possess in a material sense; rather, it is an achievement that anyone involved in schooling must and should pursue. Drawing upon the acclaimed work of Joseph J. Schwab, Reid discusses four traditions within curriculum theory (the systematic, the radical, the existentialist, and the deliberative), and then makes his case that a deliberative perspective is the soundest, most long-lasting philosophical tradition for curriculum theorists to follow. Reid's goal is to persuade readers to engage in the age-old practice of deliberation. Wesley Null introduces readers to Reid's book with a new introduction and postscript that connect the Schwab-Reid tradition to the ancient roots upon which deliberative theory is based. Null also draws connections between Reid's text and contemporary issues facing curriculum and education in 21st century America. In a world in which passion-driven arguments for extreme views on curriculum often dominate discussions, Reid's book offers a balanced perspective that is rooted in reason, wisdom, and a deep-seated commitment to justice and the public good. This book speaks directly to teachers, school administrators, university faculty, and anyone else who is interested in thinking clearly about the question of what should be taught in America's schools.

Chapter 11 of the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null is presented. It looks into the career of Kandel after he retired from Teachers College in January 1946. Kandel served as one of the advisers to the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers, General Douglas McArthur, in Japan beginning February 16, 1946. It offers the roles of Kandel with the committee on teacher education in Japanese education reform and his involvement with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

A bibliography of the writings of and about Isaac Leon Kandel from the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null are presented.

Several photographs of Isaac Leon Kandel and members of his family from the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null are presented.

A chapter of the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null is presented. It looks at the work of Kandel, focusing on three themes, namely, liberal education, teacher education and comparative education and their connections with the challenges for the 21st century American education. The author claims that it is time to rediscover the ideas of Kandel as Americans search for coherent whole in the curriculum, teaching and schooling.

Chapter 14 of the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null is presented. It explores the final years of Kandel when he lived with his daughter and family, the Hyman family, at Westport, Connecticut, joining them in travels and enjoying his grandchildren. He turned 80 on January 18, 1961 and died from heart attack on June 14, 1965 in Switzerland. Two books he wrote during in his last years are "William Chandler Barley: Stalwart Educator" and "Hacia Una Profesion Docente."

Chapter 13 of the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null is presented. It discusses the efforts of Kandel in the 1950s to engage scholars to reform the comparative education field, such as founding two journals, namely, the "International Review of Education" and "Comparative Education Review." It also offers insights into the educational philosophy of Kandel, the Kandelian Comparative Education and the thoughts of Kandel on integrating the liberal and professional curriculum.

Chapter 12 of the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null is presented. It narrates the return of Kandel with wife, Jessie, Manchester, England to become Professor of American Studies of the Department of American Studies at the University of Manchester on March 31, 1948 for a two-year appointment. It also offers the changes in the academic and personal lives of Kandel with the sudden death of his wife on August 5, 1949.

Chapter 8 of the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null is presented. It explores the life of Kandel during the prosperous years after World War I and before the stock market collapse in 1929. Through Paul Monroe, his graduate school mentor at Teachers College, Kandel became the professor of the newly established International Institute at the college in 1923. It presents the changes in the life of Kandel during this period and his works to become internationally known in the field of comparative education.

Chapter 9 of the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null is presented. It describes how during the depression years of the early 1930s Kandel became an outspoken critic of Progressive education which he allegedly saw as being more concerned with popularity than truth. It also presents the scholarly output of Kandel during this period, including "Comparative Education," "The Making of Nazis" and doctoral dissertations he had directed.

Chapter 10 of the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null is presented. It explores the Essentialism movement launched by Kandel and fellow education professor William C. Bagley in March 1938 as an opposition to the advocacies of the Progressive educators. It also presents critiques of Progressive educational theory, citing books "Conflicting Theories of Education" and "The Cult of Uncertainty" that Kandel published in 1938 and 1943, respectively.

Chapter 7 of the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null is presented. It considers the work of Kandel with the Carnegie Foundation as research specialist in 1914 and the researches and publications on comparative education which would allegedly become his specialization. With his professorship at Teachers College still pending, Jessie Davies and Kandel were married in New York on July 27, 1915. It also explores the life and work of Kandel during the years of World War I.

Chapter 3 of the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null is presented. It explores the student life of Kandel at Manchester Grammar School where he received a Foundation Scholarship. A background of Manchester Grammar School, considered to be one of the most prestigious grammar schools in England at that time, is offered, including the educational training that Kandel received.

Chapter 6 of the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null is presented. A background of the Teachers College in New York where Kandel and British friend Peter Sandiford went for their doctoral studies beginning 1908 is offered. It discusses the influence of Paul Monroe, historian of education at Teachers College who would be dissertation advisor of Kandel. It narrates his 13-year waiting period for his professorship at Teachers College.

Chapter 5 of book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null is presented. It explores the intellectual development of Kandel as graduate student of the University of Manchester, citing the influences of education philosophers, Professor J.J. Findlay who propounded Herbartianism, Michael Ernest Sadler with his concept of comparative education and John Dewey who attacked Herbartianism. It also narrates the meeting of Kandel with fellow Jew and future wife, Jessie Davis and his travel to the U.S. for further studies.

Chapter 4 of the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null is presented. It provides a background of the University of Manchester in England where Kandel went for his undergraduate and graduate studies beginning in 1899. It narrates the friendships and influences in Kandel, such as fellow student, Peter Sandiford with whom he allegedly mutual interest in the history and philosophy of education and J.J. Findlay, Fielden Professor of Education at Manchester.

Chapter 2 of the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null is presented. It explores the growing up years of Kandel in Manchester, England during the Victorian era. A background of the socio-political and economic environment, including the state of education during the period is offered. It describes the experiences of Kandel on British citizenship education and moral education and his assimilation into British culture even as the family maintained their Jewry.

Chapter 1 of the book "Peerless Education: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null is presented. Isaac Leon, the eldest of three children, was born on January 22, 1881 in Botosani, Romania to Jewish parents Abraham and Fanny Manales Kandel. Allegedly because of the difficult socio-political environment for the Jews in Romania, Abraham traveled alone to Manchester, England in 1883 to consider the possibilities of immigration for his family.

The article discusses the teaching model and philosophy of Isaac Leon Kandel, his brief biography and the relevance of his work to 21st century teachers and professors of curriculum.

A preface for the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null is presented.

People that the author would like to thank for their assistance in the creation of the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel" are mentioned.

A foreword to the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null, is presented.

A list of members of the immediate family of Isaac Leon Kandel and their accomplishments that relate to the book "Peerless Educator: The Life and Work of Isaac Leon Kandel," by J. Wesley Null are presented.