Ronald W. Evans 
The Hope for American School Reform 
The Cold War Pursuit of Inquiry Learning in Social Studies

The Hope of American School Reform tells the story of the origins of the reform in science and math education. The book is drawn, in part, on new research from previously untapped archival sources. The aim of this work is to contribute to our understanding of a major effort to reform school curricula.

Table of Content

Introduction: Persistent Dilemmas of Curriculum Improvement PART I: THE COLD WAR ORIGINS OF CURRICULUM REFORM Culture War Over the Schools The Ultimate Weapon PART II: FROM WOODS HOLE TO PROJECT SOCIAL STUDIES: EMERGENCE OF A REFORM Great Minds at Woods Hole Showdown at Endicott House PART III: INTO THE SCHOOLS The Projects PART IV: CONSIDERING ALTERNATIVES Critiques and Dilemmas Reform in Perspective Conclusion: Time of Hope, a Time of Fear

About the author

Ronald W. Evans is Professor of Education at San Diego State University, USA.