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Peer reviewedShaver, James P. – Social Studies, 1989
Reviews the constraints on implementing an issue-centered approach to social studies education and argues that schools play an important role in socializing students into society. Concludes that advocates of new theories of social studies education must take into account the realities of contemporary school and society. (SLM)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Problems, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
