The Life and Mind of John Dewey

"For thebest biography of John Dewey,one can now turn to this patiently re­searched, carefully detailed book by George Dykhuizen."—Phi Delta Kappan

"The author's personal acquaintance with Dewey in his later years, as well as with many of Dewey's friends and colleagues, makes his portrait of Dew­ey's life and thought vivid as well as authoritative… pleasant and excit­ing reading."—Choice

"Instructive reading to those who want to find out more about the grey, gentle figure who has been charged in some quarters with helping to bring down Western civilization."—Sidney Hook, The New Republic 

"This is the only comprehensive biog­raphy of John Dewey. It is the eagerly awaited product of years of careful, de­tailed research. The author has enjoyed the cordial cooperation of many of Dewey's close associates; his story is an accurate portraiture."—Herbert W. Schneider