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- Title
Peking Man to Socialist Man: The Teaching of Human Evolution in China.
- Authors
Swetz, Frank J.
- Abstract
This article examines the content and methodology of teaching human evolution in the schools in China. The aims and goals of science teaching in China and their effects on the teaching of evolution were discussed. The introduction of Darwin's theory of evolution was also presented. The fact that one of the earliest specimens of Homo erectus was found in China has been developed by the Chinese government into a source of national pride. It was stated in the article that the major difference between man and other animals is his use and invention of tools.
- Subjects
CHINA; HUMAN evolution; BIOLOGICAL evolution; BIOLOGY; EVOLUTIONARY theories study &; teaching; SCIENCE; LEARNING; TEACHING; METHODOLOGY; EDUCATION
- Publication
Science Education, 1986, Vol 70, Issue 4, p401
- ISSN
0036-8326
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/sce.3730700406