The Sorting Machine: National Educational Policy Since 1945

by Joel Spring

The impact of post-World War II foreign policy on the development of the national and social uses of American education is examined

Genres: Education

Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[Steven Peterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another interesting work by Joel Spring. "The Sorting Machine Revisited" is based on the metaphor in the title--the sorting machine. The argument? The educational system channels people to suit the needs of the labor market and to serve domestic and foreign policy interests.