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ERIC Number: EJ374042
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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The Treatment of Theory in Textbooks.
Lerner, Lawrence S.; Bennetta, William J.
Science Teacher, v55 n4 p37-41 Apr 1988
Defines scientific theory. States that life science textbooks often misrepresent theory in their presentations. Presents an analysis of "Prentice Hall Life Science," a textbook adopted by several states including California, and two other popular texts. Criticizes these texts for equating myths, beliefs, legends, and theories, and their presentation of historical material. (CW)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Biological Sciences, Opinions, Science Education, Scientific Attitudes, Scientific Principles, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Textbook Bias, Textbook Content, Textbook Preparation, Textbook Publication, Textbook Selection, Textbooks, Theories
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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