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Re: Woodrow Wilson
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David Kiracofe <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 1 Jul 2007 20:10:27 -0400
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This is what we contend with all the time -- textbook ppblum that sucks
the life out of history; no wonder students get turned off, the
"characters" they encounter are so unrealistic, and dull.  Can we blame
Texas?  I find that psychologically satisfying, even if it doesn't
change anything.

David Kiracofe

David Kiracofe
History
Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake Campus
1428 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
757-822-5136
>>> Paul Heinegg <[log in to unmask]> 07/01/07 8:48 PM >>>
All very true, but I have never seen anything negative about Woodrow
Wilson 
in any textbook. The Texas board that reviews text books would never
allow 
it.
Have things changed recently?
Paul

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