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ERIC Number: EJ356067
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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The Use of a Sociological Perspective in the Development of a Science Textbook Evaluation Instrument.
Mulkey, Lynn M.
Science Education, v71 n4 p511-22 Jul 1987
Reports on a study designed to investigate possible patterned differences in the content of science textbooks and its functional/dysfunctional role in socialization for scientific careers. Discusses instrument development and rationale and presents results comparing use of textbooks in middle-class and working class districts. (ML)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Science Careers, Science Education, Science Materials, Social Influences, Socioeconomic Background, Sociology, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research