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Peer reviewedAnsello, Edward F. – Educational Gerontology, 1977
An exhaustive survey of children's first literature (juvenile picture books and easy readers) determined the extent of age stereotyping--ageism--in roles, behaviors, and descriptions of older characters. Some 656 children's books in active circulation were subjected to content analysis. The findings are placed in etiological perspective. (Author)
Descriptors: Age, Childrens Literature, Educational Gerontology, Literature Reviews
Peer reviewedAnsello, Edward F. – Childhood Education, 1978
Reviews research findings about aging and the elderly. Presents results of an 18-month examination of the portrayal of age in 656 Juvenile Picture and Easy Reader books aimed at children ages 3 to 9. (BR)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Beliefs, Childrens Literature, Content Analysis
