This book is a living history of the curriculum field designed to engage readers in a story of curriculum as a field of intellectual study and invite them to identify with and ultimately participate in this important work. The conversations within offer readers multiple levels of engagement with real people who are concerned with curriculum issues, policies, perspectives, and practices. Toward this end, five different elements have been combined into this book with an eye toward personalizing the reader's interpretive processes: Visitor interviews (done specifically for this book) with a wide range of educators who speak personally about their actions and perceptions regarding curriculum work are included throughout. Varied Tales serve to illustrate curriculum history within its broader cultural contexts, challenge readers to reflective action, and spark alternative thinking. Primary Document Excerpts bring the voices of their authors into the thoughtful conversation of this book. Curriculum Literature woven into each chapter encourage further study by serious students in the field. Reflective Questions throughout the text prompt the reader to deeper consideration and offer a foundation for classroom discussion. Book jacket.