Murphy, Joseph, 1949-

Homeschooling in America : capturing and assessing the movement / Joseph Murphy. - Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, 2012. - vii, 188 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-178) and index.

Despite its expansion in recent years to two million students, homeschooling is the least understood component of American education. Preeminent educational scholar Joseph Murphy offers a revealing look at today's homeschooling movement. Policy makers, researchers, educators and homeschooling organizations will find answers to compelling Questions, including.

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