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The Social Study of Science and Society: The Implications of Political Specialization for Social Science Curriculum Development.
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Miller, Jon D. – 1983
Given the lack of interest among college and high school students and the declining rates of participation in political affairs, the concept of political specialization has significant implications for teaching political science. Research reveals that almost 90 percent of high school students who do not plan to attend college are either completely…
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