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Scientists in the Classroom: The Cold War Reconstruction of American Science Education by John L. Rudolph Paperback, 262 Pages, Published 2002 ISBN-10: 0-312-29571-5 / 0312295715 ISBN-13: 978-0-312-29571-4 / 9780312295714 During the 1950s, leading American scientists embarked on an unprecedented project to remake high school science education. Dissatisfaction with the 'soft' school curriculum of the time advocated by the professional education establishment, and concern over the growing technological sophistication o |