Part (1) appeared in "Russisch" 1974/4. Discusses the uses of the prepositions "na" and "v," using many examples taken from current texts for teaching Russian. (Text is in German.) (WGA)

Examines the first and ninth editions of Paul Samuelson's famous textbook, "Economics," noting substantial changes over a period of 25 years. (Author)

Study of reading ease and human interest of books used in introductory courses in several areas showed that textbooks used in introductory reading courses are easier to read than textbooks used in other areas but they are not very interesting. (JM)

This study attempts to determine how the role of advertising in the economic system is presented in economics texts. (MB)

Describes the limitations of geography textbooks and tells how to overcome them by extending the instructional resources, devising more activities, and augmenting the textbook's descriptions. Illustrates the approach on a sample textbook passage which describes Australian suburbanites. (JDH)

Examines the efficacy of main idea clues in four English composition texts, logging main idea statements, tallying main idea clues, and comparing results with those of a similar study of sociology texts. Concludes that main idea statements exist and are pointed to by clues as frequently in English composition texts as in sociology textbooks. (JG)

Argues that James Wilson has been slighted by scholars in history, law, and political science. Examines Wilson's contributions to our nation and in particular at the Constitutional Convention. Contends that Wilson should be emphasized more in textbooks and classrooms. (RKM)

A French language text entitled "Plus ca change..." is reviewed and, despite some shortcomings, is found to be useful in presenting France to learners of its language. (MSE)

Uses an experience from a senior-level research design class to disprove textbook suggestions that the illusory movement of the autokinetic effect is susceptible to suggestion. Cautions instructors not to use these misleading textbook accounts simply because they are a "grabber." (Author/GEA)

Presents the annecdotal results of an analysis of 11 major publishers' high school world history textbooks. Provides criteria for evaluating such books and concludes that, as a group, these textbooks promoted Western ethnocentrism. (JDH)

Describes a set of exercises called Bringing Psychology to Life (BPL), which is designed to engage introductory psychology students in learning course and textbook content by having them develop psychological explanations for events in their lives. Maintains that BPL is an excellent icebreaker for graduate teaching assistants and a vehicle for…

Analyzes seven textbooks used in art teacher training courses to determine if art education majors were receiving exposure to attitude formation and change information. Despite frequent reference to importance of attitudes to art learning, none of the texts discussed what the attitudes were, where they came from, or how they could be affected in…

Most students approach learning by asking "Gottanodat" to direct their efforts and concluding with "Whatjagit?" How this same strategy can be used to benefit a school and to explain current measurement and testing problems is briefly discussed. (MT)

Reports the results of a study designed to determine whether eight widely used elementary basal social studies textbook series contained more "back-to-basics" content in 1979-82 than they did 10 years prior during the rise of the "new social studies." The data showed a marked influence of back-to-basics in all of these series.…

The problem with textbooks reflects the deeper uncertainties in our culture. As a society, we have lost sight of what it is we want our children to learn. (Author/GC)