This book investigates the formation of the productive citizen within the context of market culture in technical high schools. It examines how educational institutions, particularly technical high schools, are shaped by market demands and how this influences the development of students into what is termed a 'productive citizen.' The authors analyze the underlying pedagogical and social structures that promote this market-driven approach to education.

The book likely offers a critical perspective on how market logic permeates technical education, potentially shaping students' identities and future roles within the workforce. The authors' focus on the 'productive citizen' suggests an examination of how educational systems prepare individuals for economic participation, possibly highlighting tensions between educational ideals and market imperatives. The work appears to engage with sociological and economic theories to understand these dynamics.