An example:
sort descending international by field "Hoopla"
For programmers only: The sort command follows an order established by the 'itl2" system resource. To customize the sorting order , replace the 'itl2' resource in your system. See Macintosh Technical Note #178, "Modifying the Standard String Comparison".
The following Tech Info Library article can help you find the Tech Note mentioned here:
Article 24493: "
Apple Tech Notes: What They Are, Where To Find Them"