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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Najafizadeh, Mehrangiz; Mennerick, Lewis A. – Teaching Sociology, 1992
Analyzes the content of chapters on education in 22 introductory sociology textbooks. Argues that the texts focus on the northern industrialized nations to the exclusion of developing nations' educational issues. Suggests that textbook coverage of northern influence, cultural factors, alternative developing nations' educational models, inadequate…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Cultural Awareness, Developing Nations, Educational Sociology
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Neapolitan, Jerry – Teaching Sociology, 1992
Presents study results analyzing the effects of a small scale internship program for undergraduate sociology majors on career choice. Concludes that even a small scale program makes a significant contribution to clarification of career choice for sociology majors. Suggests that internship provides information on occupations and reduces…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Educational Research, Field Experience Programs, Higher Education