Textbook Controversy Intensifies Nationwide.

Holden, Constance

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ERIC Number: EJ351408

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Textbook Controversy Intensifies Nationwide.

Holden, Constance

Science, v235 n4784 p19-21 Jan 2 1987

Discusses the conflicts and controversies associated with public acceptance of certain teaching materials and textbooks. Cites specific court cases and outlines the issues involved in the adoption process. Reviews efforts taken by different states in addressing the quality of instructional materials. (ML)

Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Dissent, Educational Resources, Instructional Material Evaluation, Instructional Materials, Opinions, Science and Society, Social Attitudes, State Standards, Textbook Selection, Textbook Standards

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners; Policymakers

Language: English

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