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ERIC Number: EJ407712
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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The Perspective of a High School Social Studies Textbook Publisher.
Flynn, Barbara
International Journal of Social Education, v4 n3 p74-80 Win 1989-90
Refutes the claim that textbooks are responsible for educational difficulties. States that textbooks are a reflection of what teachers want. Provides a behind the scenes look at textbook production. Points out the problems created by the lack of a national curriculum and the textbook policies of state adoption committees. (RW)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Educational Quality, High Schools, Publishing Industry, Social Studies, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Preparation, Textbook Publication, Textbook Standards, Textbooks
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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