Addressing Christianity in American History: Are Textbooks Improving?

Authors :: Romanowski, Michael H.
Source :: Mid-Western Educational Researcher. Spr 2001 14(2):21-31.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Analyzes 10 widely used secondary history textbooks for references to Christianity and the Religious Right in contemporary American history (after 1945). Discusses the relationship of private faith and public behavior, President Jimmy Carter's faith and motivations, the Religious Right and politics, television evangelism, and textbooks' inadequate explanations of religious influences. Offers suggestions to publishers and teachers. (Contains 28 references.) (SV)

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1056-3997
Volume :: 14
Issue :: 2
Database :: ERIC
Journal :: Mid-Western Educational Researcher
Publication Type :: Report
Accession number :: EJ631502
Document Type :: Information Analyses<br />Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research