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White, Jane J. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1988
Describes the nature and form of knowledge that should be in social studies textbooks. Argues that substantial knowledge can be used by academic reviewers and teachers as a framework for analysis of social studies texts and to encourage dialogue about the purpose and structure of social studies lessons. (BSR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Elementary Secondary Education, Social Studies, Textbook Bias
Sewall, Gilbert T.; Emberling, Stapley W. – 1998
This article examines the history textbooks available in 1998 for adoption in the United States at both the high school and elementary levels. New books have appeared on the scene since the last textbook adoption series. California begins its textbook considerations in August. The California adoption will rekindle national interest in the content…
Descriptors: Course Content, Elementary Secondary Education, History Instruction, Multicultural Education