Accounts of Slavery: An Analysis of United States History Textbooks from 1900 to 1992.

Washburn, Leah H.

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ERIC Number: EJ622282

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Accounts of Slavery: An Analysis of United States History Textbooks from 1900 to 1992.

Washburn, Leah H.

Theory and Research in Social Education, v25 n4 p470-91 Fall 1997

Explores the presentation of slavery in U.S. history textbooks from 1900 to 1992 with respect to changing ideologies. Identifies five ideological patterns: (1) a neutral presentation; (2) justifying its existence; (3) a necessary evil; (4) Un-American; and (5) a reflection of Conservative values. (CMK)

Descriptors: Educational Trends, Higher Education, History Textbooks, Ideology, Power Structure, Qualitative Research, Secondary Education, Slavery, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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