The mismeasure of man Gould, Stephen Jay Popularity → Current 50 Peak 80 Niche 95 Examines the history and inherent flaws of the tests science has used to measure intelligence. Norton 1981-10 352 pages
The big test: the secret history of the American meritocracy Lemann, Nicholas Popularity → Current 30 Peak 52 Niche 78 Chronicles the history of the Educational Testing Service and discusses how it was created, why researchers believed it would help create a new class of intelligent Americans, how the plan backfired, and how it affected American history. Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2000-11-16 406 pages
