Education: The Future Direction of College Biology Textbooks.

Blystone, Robert V.; Barnard, Kimberly

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Publication Date: 1988

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Education: The Future Direction of College Biology Textbooks.

Blystone, Robert V.; Barnard, Kimberly

BioScience, v38 n1 p48-52 Jan 1988

Examines college (introductory level) biology textbooks commonly used since 1950. Reports trends in new textbooks including length, graphics and content. Makes projections of future trends. Identifies major issues facing colleges related to biology textbook users. (CW)

Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Content Analysis, Higher Education, Media Research, Science Education, Science Instruction, Science Materials, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Preparation, Textbook Selection, Textbooks, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Practitioners; Policymakers

Language: English

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