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ERIC Number: EJ280084
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983-Apr
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The Japanese History Textbook Controversy. . . and What We Can Learn from It.
Cogan, John J.; Weber, Ronald E.
Social Education, v47 n4 p253-57 Apr 1983
Because of revisions made in the content of history textbooks, Japan has been accused of attempting to rewrite history as part of a larger conspiracy to brainwash students and to rearm the nation. Discussed are the legal authority of the national government to screen and approve textbooks and international reactions. (RM)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Government, Government Role, History Textbooks, International Relations, Nationalism, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Selection, Textbook Standards
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Japan