Ethnocentrism in Education: A Comparative Analysis of Problems in Eastern and Western Europe.

Szabolcsi, Miklos

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Publication Date: 1989

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Ethnocentrism in Education: A Comparative Analysis of Problems in Eastern and Western Europe.

Szabolcsi, Miklos

Prospects, v19 n2 p149-62 1989

Traces the history of ethnocentrism in European education, contending that ethnocentrism is on the rise. Discusses the reasons for the resurgence of nationalism, citing textbook research and public opinion surveys revealing the existence of ethnocentrism. Focuses on ethnocentrism in history and literature and concludes with a discussion of ethnocentrism versus universalism. (RW)

Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnocentrism, European History, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Literature, Nationalism, Public Opinion, Surveys, Textbook Bias, Textbook Content

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Europe

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