JOHN L. RUDOLPH is Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin- Madison.

• Introduction Ideology and Education The State of Science NSF, Education, and National Security Curriculum Development as 'Big Science' PSSC: Engineering Rationality BSCS: Science and Social Progress Science/Education Transformed Conclusion: School Science in Social and Political Context

'In this masterly study...he provides a much richer context for understanding the role of science in 20th century American culture. Highly recommended.' - Library Journal 'John L. Rudolph's compact, well-researched volume brings to light the intriguing history...' - Jessica Wang, American Historical Review 'For those interested in the relations between technology and culture, there is much to appreciate in this book.' - Amy C. Crumpton, Technology and Culture 'Rudolph has set a high standard in the scholarship of curriculum history...' - Alan W. Garrett, History of Education Quarterly 'His skilfully woven narrative is easy to read, and draws on an impressive array of unpublished, archival sources.' - David Kaiser, Science Education

JOHN L. RUDOLPH is Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin- Madison.

• Introduction Ideology and Education The State of Science NSF, Education, and National Security Curriculum Development as 'Big Science' PSSC: Engineering Rationality BSCS: Science and Social Progress Science/Education Transformed Conclusion: School Science in Social and Political Context

'In this masterly study...he provides a much richer context for understanding the role of science in 20th century American culture. Highly recommended.' - Library Journal 'John L. Rudolph's compact, well-researched volume brings to light the intriguing history...' - Jessica Wang, American Historical Review 'For those interested in the relations between technology and culture, there is much to appreciate in this book.' - Amy C. Crumpton, Technology and Culture 'Rudolph has set a high standard in the scholarship of curriculum history...' - Alan W. Garrett, History of Education Quarterly 'His skilfully woven narrative is easy to read, and draws on an impressive array of unpublished, archival sources.' - David Kaiser, Science Education

JOHN L. RUDOLPH is Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin- Madison.

• Introduction Ideology and Education The State of Science NSF, Education, and National Security Curriculum Development as 'Big Science' PSSC: Engineering Rationality BSCS: Science and Social Progress Science/Education Transformed Conclusion: School Science in Social and Political Context

'In this masterly study...he provides a much richer context for understanding the role of science in 20th century American culture. Highly recommended.' - Library Journal 'John L. Rudolph's compact, well-researched volume brings to light the intriguing history...' - Jessica Wang, American Historical Review 'For those interested in the relations between technology and culture, there is much to appreciate in this book.' - Amy C. Crumpton, Technology and Culture 'Rudolph has set a high standard in the scholarship of curriculum history...' - Alan W. Garrett, History of Education Quarterly 'His skilfully woven narrative is easy to read, and draws on an impressive array of unpublished, archival sources.' - David Kaiser, Science Education