The Depiction of South Africa in U.S. Textbooks.

Randolph-Robinson, Brenda

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ERIC Number: EJ313122

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Publication Date: 1984

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The Depiction of South Africa in U.S. Textbooks.

Randolph-Robinson, Brenda

Interracial Books for Children Bulletin, v15 n7-8 p3-13 1984

Examines the representation of South Africa in geography and history textbooks currently being used in American schools. Asserts that these books are flawed with misleading, inaccurate, and racist texts and illustration. Offers recommendations for revising the view American students are given of South Africa. (KH)

Descriptors: African History, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Racial Bias, Textbook Bias, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, World Geography, World History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - General

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: South Africa; United States

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