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Gottlieb, Stephen E. – History Teacher, 1989
Maintains that in order for students to participate effectively in a democracy they must be exposed to different viewpoints. Shows that high school history textbooks avoid controversy, leave out vital information, and are biased. Argues textbooks should be subject to a fairness test that includes constitutional scrutiny. (RW)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Democracy, History Instruction