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Introductory Psychology Textbooks: An Objective Analysis and Update.

Authors :
Griggs, Richard A.
Jackson, Sherri L.
Christopher, Andrew N.
Source :
Teaching of Psychology. 1999 26(3):182-189.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Explores changes in the introductory psychology textbook market through an analysis of edition, author, length, and content coverage of the volumes that comprise the current market. Finds a higher edition average, a decrease in the number of authors, an increase in text pages, and a focus on developmental psychology and sensation/perception. (CMK)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0098-6283
Volume :
26
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Teaching of Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ605770
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research