Social Studies in Schools by David Warren Saxe
The author explains that many of our present interests such as critical thinking, decision making, inquiry, reflective thinking, foundational studies, and cultural literacy can be found within the texts of the 1916 social studies program. Saxe also shows that the roots of the social studies program are found in the social sciences and not the traditional history curriculum. Included are chronological time lines that serve to illustrate the growth of the social studies, as well as an extensive bibliography of the primary foundational works of the social studies, including the 1916 report. These materials greatly enhance the value of Saxe's work for social studies educators and students.
"This book fills a gap in the history of the fieldIn general there is a dearth of material on the subject and Saxe's criticism — that these works deal with individuals and not with movements — is absolutely valid. Even though I have contributed to most of them, I am quite willing to admit that research in the field is skewed and needs another sort of analysis. Thus, Saxe's book should be eagerly awaited and consumed." — S. Samuel Shermis, Purdue University
"The book makes appropriate and important distinctions between social studies and history as fields with distinct origins, traditions, and values. The author uses a great deal of primary source material that is often overlooked by other historians. The organization of the work is logical and straightforward; his analysis is solid. I think a book like this is long overdue." — George L. Mehaffy, San Diego State University
David Warren Saxe is Professor-In-Charge of Social Studies Education at The Pennsylvania State University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780791407769 |
| ISBN 10 | 0791407764 |
| Title | Social Studies in Schools |
| Author | David Warren Saxe |
| Series | Suny Series Theory Research And Practice In Social Education |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | State University of New York Press |
| Year published | 1991-12-27 |
| Number of pages | 328 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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