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Middle- and upper-middle-class students continue to outpace those from less privileged backgrounds. This title examines a typical suburban American high school to explain how some students get ahead. It presents an account of the educationally and morally questionable results of the American culture of success.

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"Producing Success tells a very good story, highlighting matters that are of both current and perennial concern. Demerath's book should lead to interesting discussions about the stresses of academic meritocracy in America. It is a distinguished addition to the literature on American high schools." - Herve Varenne, Teachers College, Columbia University"

Producing Success

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    A Paperback / softback by Peter Demerath

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      Publisher The University of Chicago Press
      Published 1 December 2009
      ISBN-13 9780226142418
      978-0226142418
      ISBN-10 0226142418
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Middle- and upper-middle-class students continue to outpace those from less privileged backgrounds. This title examines a typical suburban American high school to explain how some students get ahead. It presents an account of the educationally and morally questionable results of the American culture of success.

      Trade Review
      "Producing Success tells a very good story, highlighting matters that are of both current and perennial concern. Demerath's book should lead to interesting discussions about the stresses of academic meritocracy in America. It is a distinguished addition to the literature on American high schools." - Herve Varenne, Teachers College, Columbia University"

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