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Peer reviewedLunenfeld, Marvin – History Teacher, 1992
Discusses scholarly criticism and media coverage of the controversy surrounding the effects of Christopher Columbus' voyages upon the Americas. Examines the reactions of some writers to some scholars' negative portrayals of Columbus. Argues that schools should continue to be the place for respectful study of the explorer. (SG)
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Elementary Secondary Education, Historiography, Mass Media Role
Peer reviewedLunenfeld, Marvin – History Teacher, 1992
Reviews more than 24 books recently published on the topic of Christopher Columbus and the voyages of discovery. Classifies the books as those designed for student use, for teachers and scholars, biographies, and "Columbus-Bashers." Maintains that the different viewpoints of Columbus the hero and Columbus the villain are barriers for…
Descriptors: Culture Contact, Elementary Secondary Education, History Instruction, Instructional Material Evaluation
