School Books--Who Decides, and How?.

Marriott, R. J.

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Publication Date: 1977-Dec

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School Books--Who Decides, and How?

Marriott, R. J.

Reading, v11 n3 p23-24 Dec 1977

Compares the production and selection of textbooks in the United Kingdom and North America with respect to such areas as derivation of textbook ideas, evaluation of the ideas, production, distribution, how and by whom the books are bought, and limitations on certain textbook topics. (GT)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Comparative Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Teacher Role, Textbook Content, Textbook Preparation, Textbook Selection, Textbook Standards, Textbooks

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: North America; United Kingdom

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