An Analysis of Selected Junior High School Geography Textbooks in Relation to Their Treatment of Certain Basic Geographic Concepts
This dissertation has been 63—2532 microfilmed exactly as received McFARREN, George Allen, 1930- AN ANALYSIS OF SELECTED JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY TEXTBOOKS IN RELATION TO THEIR TREATMENT OF CERTAIN BASIC GEOGRAPHIC CONCEPTS. The Ohio State University, Ph.D., 1962 Geography University Microfilms, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan AN ANALYSIS OF SELECTED JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY TEXTBOOKS IN RELATION TO THEIR TREATlffiNT OF CERTAIN BASIC GEOGRAPHIC CONCEPTS DISSERTATION Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of The Ohio State University By George Allen MeFarren, B. A., M. Ed. The Ohio State University 1962 Approved by Department of Education ACraJOWLEDGMEMTS In making this study, the .writer is indebted to many people, and to all he is greatly appreciative. To the nublishers who supplied the textbooks used in this study and to the administrative staffs of the school systems contacted, the uriter expresses his g ra titu d e . To rry ad^viser, Dr, Robert E, Jewett, I wish to express my snecial thanlcs for his endless coun-el, encouragement, and aid during my three years at The Ohio State University, A snecial expression of gratitude is extended to the two members of the reading committee of this dissertation. Dr, Fred A, Carlson and Dr. Hugh Laughlin. Their aid and suggestions have been greatly appreciated. To my mother and father, whose sacrifices, encouragement, and help have made higher education possible, I am forever thankful and appreciative. Also to my "second parents," Harold and Ruth, I wish to express my gratitude for their help and encouragement.
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