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ERIC Number: EJ401447
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Whatever Happened to the Social Studies?
Palmer, John R.
International Journal of Social Education, v4 n1 p60-64 Spr 1989
Contends that there is no clear vision of the purpose and function of schooling. Discusses the history of social studies education and identifies current problems. Points out that the primary purpose of education is no longer seen as the education of citizens. (KO)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Educational History, Educational Objectives, Educational Theories, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Social Studies
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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