Isaac Leon Kandel 18811965 was a major figure in educational philosophy and comparative education in the twentieth century. As a professor of education at Columbia Universitys Teachers College Kandel almost singlehandedly developed the field of comparative education and was an early critic of Progressive educational philosophy. As the definitive biography of one of the twentieth centurys most brilliant writers on education this book presents Kandel as a democratic traditionalist who tirelessly advocated the ideal of liberal education for all. This book tells the story of Kandels life and the many obstacles that he faced because of his faith and political views. The philosophy of democratic schooling that Kandel embodies is crucial to the reconstruction of American education today. Peerless Educator will be of interest not only to scholars of education but also to practitioners who want to improve education in the twentyfirst century.