John Dewey, American educator, wrote the very influential book called "Democracy and Education". He was a wise man with strong political and social issues, that's why his ideas are considered to be the most influential in education and social reform throughout the educational history of America. He is often associated with a terms of pragmatism and functional psychology.
Better transportation affected the growth and urbanization of cities by allowing more people to travel, which in turn led to more people settling down in these cities to start a new life.
Better communication affected the growth and urbanization of cities by allowing people to understand each other better, which led to more people coming to these cities and socializing, which improved economy. People who can communicate can perform business better and communicate outside of the city, drawing more people there.
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