Lemann, Nicholas.

The big test : the secret history of the American meritocracy / Nicholas Lemann. - 1st ed. - New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1999. - viii, 406 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes index.

0374299846 (alk. paper)

99032036


Chauncey, Henry, 1905-


Educational Testing Service--History.


Educational tests and measurements--History--United States--20th century.
Ability--Testing--History--United States--20th century.
Intelligence tests--History--United States--20th century.
Elite (Social sciences)--United States.

LB3051 / .L44 1999

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