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ERIC Number: EJ561936
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0889-0293
"In Canada Even History Divides": Unique Features of Canadian Citizenship.
Sears, Alan
International Journal of Social Education, v11 n2 p53-67 Fall-Win 1996-1997
Explores the unique features of Canadian history and society that influence the conception of Canadian citizenship. These include the historical development of Canada as a frontier crown territory, the search for an elusive national identity, the decentralized political structure, and the proximity to the United States. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Governmental Structure, Group Unity, National Curriculum, Nationalism, Political Attitudes, Political Divisions (Geographic), Regional Characteristics, Self Determination
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Canada