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Hefley, James C. – 1976
This book recounts in narrative form the influence of Mel and Norma Gabler, two Texas parents, on the purchase of textbooks for Texas schools. Concerned over content they found objectionable, for more than ten years the Gablers used direct mail campaigns, radio talk shows, petition drives, and personal appearances, in addition to testifying…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Participation, Textbook Content, Textbook Selection
