Honorable Mention for the AERA New Scholars Book Award for History of Education "For those interested in the relations between technology and culture, there is much to appreciate in this book."--Amy C. Crumpton, Technology and Culture "John L. Rudolph's compact, well-researched volume brings to light the intriguing history."--Jessica Wang, American Historical Review "An engaging and refreshingly balanced account of the science-curriculum wars of the 1950s and early 1960s, when Russian rivalry, governmental largess, and scientific hubris led to the unprecedented politicization of science teaching in American schools." --Ronald L. Numbers, Hilldale and William Coleman Professor of the History of Science and Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and author of The Creationists ". a masterful achievement.

" --William J. Reese, University of Wisconsin-Madison ". absorbing . I wish everyone engaged in science curriculum development and those who study the history of curriculum and the history of science would read this book. It provides fresh insights into a complex phenomenon." --Angelo Collins, Executive Director, Knowles Science Teaching Foundation "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.