Cawelti, Gordon (1974). Vitalizing the High School: A curriculum critique of major reform proposals. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1701 K Street, N.W. Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20006.

The book, although focused on secondary education, contains many excellent discussions on the lak of multi-disciplinary education in America. In addition, it discusses many societal aspects that are a driving force behind curriculum reform.