The 1974 and 1988 editions were published by Basic Books, and the title is cited in Books for College Libraries, 3d ed. Ravitch (education, New York U.) adds a new introduction here to highlight the connection between current questions the city's school system is grappling with, and issues during the period 1805 to 1973 that are the focus of her study. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)