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Peer reviewedKnowles, Trudy – Social Education, 1993
Describes a study of 14 fifth graders concerning their understanding and attitudes toward the Persian Gulf War. Finds that the public school served as a significant socialization agent during the war, although television was even more important. Concludes that patriotic issues and activities overshadowed any attempts to have students think…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Critical Thinking, Current Events, Educational Research
