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ERIC Number: EJ314541
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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The Purpose of State Level Textbook Adoption: What Does the Legislation Reveal?
Tulley, Michael A.; Farr, Roger
Journal of Research and Development in Education, v18 n2 p1-6 Win 1985
A content analysis of textbook adoption statutes of 22 states was undertaken to gain insight into the reasons behind state textbook adoption. Findings indicate the intent of state-level textbook adoption may be to control marketing practices of the publishing industry. (DF)
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Program Evaluation, State Legislation, State School District Relationship, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Selection
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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