Content Analysis: A Process for Textbook Analysis and Evaluation.

Siler, Carl R.

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ERIC Number: EJ351548

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Content Analysis: A Process for Textbook Analysis and Evaluation.

Siler, Carl R.

International Journal of Social Education, v1 n3 p78-99 Win 1986-87

Provides a review of the use of history textbooks in United States schools. Focuses special attention on studies which sought to determine the treatment of specific groups or themes in secondary history textbooks by applying content analysis techniques. Concludes that only a limited number of studies quantified the data upon which the analysis was based. (JDH)

Descriptors: Content Analysis, History Instruction, Research Methodology, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - General; Reports - General

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Language: English

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