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ERIC Number: EJ224291
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1979-May
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
An Analysis of Selected Biology Textbooks for the Treatment of Controversial Issues and Biosocial Problems.
Levin, Florence S.; Lindbeck, Joy S.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v16 n3 p199-203 May 1979
Analyzes five biology textbooks in 11 categories identified as current controversial issues and biosocial problems. Quantitative ratings for each category, based on total number of textbook pages, are presented for Darwinian evolution, disease states, drugs, environment, human genetics, human reproduction, man in nature, origin of life, population explosion, radiation, race. (CS)
Descriptors: Biology, Books, Educational Research, Instructional Materials, Moral Issues, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Education, Science Materials, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Social Problems, Textbook Content
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Biological Sciences Curriculum Study