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Peer reviewedWright, Richard A. – American Sociologist, 1995
Analyzes leading journal citations for introductory sociology textbooks to determine if there has been a decline in the quality of such textbooks. Discovers a greater percentage of citations to earlier textbooks. Suggests, however, that this could be due to expanded publishing opportunities and the emphasis given to original research. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Citation Analysis, Educational History, Educational Quality
