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Robinson, W. Peter – American Behavioral Scientist, 1993
Discusses lying by public officials and governments. Reviews history textbook research, and concludes that the content is selected and written to preserve political and economic power. Questions whether or not societies should allow children to be brought up with false beliefs about their own history. (CFR)
Descriptors: Communication Research, Credibility, Discourse Analysis, Government (Administrative Body)