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Peer reviewedAbrahamson, Brant W. – Councilor, 1986
Presents the annecdotal results of an analysis of 11 major publishers' high school world history textbooks. Provides criteria for evaluating such books and concludes that, as a group, these textbooks promoted Western ethnocentrism. (JDH)
Descriptors: Ethnocentrism, History Textbooks, Textbook Bias, Textbook Content
Peer reviewedBrophy, Michael – School Science Review, 1991
Approaches taken by a school science department to implement a global science curriculum using a range of available resources are outlined. Problems with current curriculum approaches, alternatives to an ethnocentric curriculum, advantages of global science, and possible strategies for implementing a global science policy are discussed. (27…
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Career Awareness, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedWilson, Angene H. – Social Studies, 1995
Critiques six current history textbooks concerning their representation of African history. Identifies strengths and weaknesses in the texts and establishes criteria of judgement. Includes the use of primary sources, consideration of African perspectives, and a balanced portrait of contemporary problems. (MJP)
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Consciousness Raising, Content Analysis
