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Textbook Development and Selection in Japan and the United States.

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Tani, Masaru; And Others – Social Education, 1993

Reports on a study trip by 13 U.S. social studies educators and publishers to Japan. Compares development, marketing, and selection of textbooks in the United States and Japan. Concludes that both nations should improve textbooks and textbook selection processes. (CFR)

Descriptors: Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Government School Relationship

The Japanese History Textbook Controversy. . . and What We Can Learn from It.

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Cogan, John J.; Weber, Ronald E. – Social Education, 1983

Because of revisions made in the content of history textbooks, Japan has been accused of attempting to rewrite history as part of a larger conspiracy to brainwash students and to rearm the nation. Discussed are the legal authority of the national government to screen and approve textbooks and international reactions. (RM)

Descriptors: Comparative Education, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Government