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The Big Test
Book • 1999
In *The Big Test*, Nicholas Lemann explores the history and impact of the SAT on American society, revealing how standardized testing was intended to create a meritocracy but instead reinforced social inequalities.
The book delves into the origins of the SAT, its evolution, and its effects on education and social stratification, particularly in relation to affirmative action and racial disparities.
The book delves into the origins of the SAT, its evolution, and its effects on education and social stratification, particularly in relation to affirmative action and racial disparities.
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Angela Duckworth
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181. What’s So Great About Meritocracy?
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Sam Tanenhaus
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"Buckley" author Sam Tanenhaus on the genesis of modern conservatism and the enduring impact of a media pioneer | The Moynihan Report
