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The case for contention : teaching controversial issues in American schools /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Zimmerman, Jonathan, 1961- (Author), Robertson, Emily (Philosopher of education) (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago ; London : The University of Chicago Press, 2017.
Series:History and philosophy of education.
Subjects:
Teaching, Freedom of > United States.
Teaching > Political aspects > United States.
Education > United States > Philosophy.
Democracy and education > United States.
Democracy and education.
Education > Philosophy.
Teaching, Freedom of.
Teaching > Political aspects.
United States.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: the controversy over controversial issues
  • Historical reflections: teacher freedom and controversial issues
  • Philosophical reflections: exploring the ideal of teaching controversial issues
  • Conclusion: policy and practice in teaching controversial issues.