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Hip, Hype, Hope: Social Studies Reform for the 1990's.

Authors :
Nelson, Murry R.
Source :
International Journal of Social Education. Spr 1993 8(1):50-58.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Maintains that current efforts to reform education and social studies are cycles of media hyperbole and political hope. Contends that issues underlying various programs are really about power and control. Argues that social studies has a role in making schools and students models of democratic thought and action. (CFR)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0889-0293
Volume :
8
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
International Journal of Social Education
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ476755
Document Type :
Information Analyses<br />Opinion Papers<br />Journal Articles