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Publication Date: 1990
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The Nature of the Social Studies Is a Continuous Process toward Establishing Foundations.
Barth, James L.
Louisiana Social Studies Journal, v17 n1 p15-19 Fall 1990
Reviews James Barth, Robert Barr, and Sam Shermis'"The Nature of the Social Studies" in retrospect. Contends the book identified the need to establish and clarify the foundations of social studies, despite criticism of its three social studies traditions theory (citizenship transmission, social science, and reflective inquiry). Argues unity and agreement still elude the social studies. (CH)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Elementary School Curriculum, Foundations of Education, Intellectual Disciplines, Literature Reviews, Program Content, Secondary School Curriculum, Social Studies
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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