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ERIC Number: EJ622282
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0093-3104
Accounts of Slavery: An Analysis of United States History Textbooks from 1900 to 1992.
Washburn, Leah H.
Theory and Research in Social Education, v25 n4 p470-91 Fall 1997
Explores the presentation of slavery in U.S. history textbooks from 1900 to 1992 with respect to changing ideologies. Identifies five ideological patterns: (1) a neutral presentation; (2) justifying its existence; (3) a necessary evil; (4) Un-American; and (5) a reflection of Conservative values. (CMK)
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Higher Education, History Textbooks, Ideology, Power Structure, Qualitative Research, Secondary Education, Slavery, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, United States History
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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