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Peer reviewedMcInerney, Joseph D. – American Biology Teacher, 1991
Examines Texas adoption process, described by author as having an inordinate impact on textbook market. Creationist opposition to evolution content in biological textbooks is well organized. Author presents 10 arguments made at hearing by creationists that he describes as a monument to scientific illiteracy. Asserts that creationists' confusion of…
Descriptors: Biology, Creationism, Evolution, Science Education
Peer reviewedWeinberg, Stanley L. – American Biology Teacher, 1978
Two books are reviewed which discuss conservative critics of textbooks, especially critics of the presentation of evolution in biology textbooks. The article tells who these textbook watchers are and describes their aversions and preferences. (BB)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Evolution, Politics
Peer reviewedLeonard, William H.; Lowery, Lawrence F. – American Biology Teacher, 1976
Described is the Textbook Questioning Strategies Assessment Instrument and its utilization by teachers in the selection of a secondary level biology textbook. (SL)
Descriptors: Biology, Evaluation Criteria, Instructional Materials, Science Education
Peer reviewedHarder, Annie K.; Carline, Jan D. – American Biology Teacher, 1988
Describes the criteria used for textbook selection or rejection, how the criteria differ depending on the level of students, and how the criteria differ according to the instructor's training. Discusses results and implications for students, instructors, and publishers. (CW)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Biological Sciences, College Science, Higher Education
