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Peer reviewedRudolph, Emanuel D. – BioScience, 1988
This article reviews the treatment of lichens in 93 different introductory North American botany textbooks. Topics considered are questions of relationship, independent survival, reproduction, definition, and scientific name. The author reports that treatment is uneven and often includes incomplete or erroneous information which may persist…
Descriptors: Botany, College Science, Higher Education, Science Education
Peer reviewedBlystone, Robert V.; Barnard, Kimberly – BioScience, 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
