"A must book if one is to understand American education as an institution of ideas and domination. All people who want to be teachers must read it."--Macario Franco Ortiz, Evergreen Valley College"An important reference and source of inspiration for advanced students and scholars in the field for at least the next half decade and probably longer."--Contemporary Sociology"The best work of its kind...Far more than a sampler of valuable materials, though it is that, too."--Social Forces"Comprehensive in scope, fluid and coherent in style. Raises the key issues, yet provides considerable detail."--Philip Lesser, The Ohio State University"Excellent selection of original and existing articles. Well integrated by their thoughtful introductory chapter and by their prefaces to each section."--C. H. Persell, New York University"Super book! Lots of my favorite literature in one place."--Thomas Wiggins, University of Oklahoma"An excellent collection of readings with a creative and intelligent introduction. Their judicious and sensitive selection of readings represents contemporary developments in the sociology of education."--Harvard Educational Review