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ERIC Number: EJ372221
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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America's Ignorance of Science and Technology Poses a Threat to the Democratic Process Itself.
Gray, Paul E.
Chronicle of Higher Education, v34 n36 pB1,2 May 18 1988
The United States must embrace a broadened concept of science as a basically humanistic endeavor if it is to maintain its vigor as a democracy and an international leader. Education needs new programs and gifted teachers to give students a broad and comprehensive knowledge of both the liberal arts and science and technology. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Graduates, College Role, Democracy, Educational Change, Educational Needs, Higher Education, Humanistic Education, Politics, Scientific Literacy, Technological Literacy
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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