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ERIC Number: EJ251593

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Publication Date: 1981-Sep

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Chemistry Texts Preach As Well As Teach.

Chemical and Engineering News, v59 n39 p39 Sep 1981

Describes a study of currently available introductory chemistry textbooks for nonchemistry majors. Investigators (one philosopher and one chemist) read books and noted instances of value judgments and content. Findings include uniformity in factual content, and an abundance of value judgments on social, political, and economic issues. (DS)

Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Introductory Courses, Nonmajors, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Textbook Bias, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Values

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research

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