Teaching history
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The content of required history classes in public schools has become a political issue as educators and politicians try to agree on new standards. All feel that US students need to know more about US and world history, but a suggested curriculum developed as part of a government-sponsored project at UCLA met with harsh criticism from conservatives. While educators wish to instill an historical sense of critical thinking in students and expose them to both the good and bad parts of American history, conservatives feel that students should concentrate on the major dates and figures while in high school, so they will be prepared for more intense study at the college level.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1995
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Science in the courtroom: is scientific evidence being misused in lawsuits?
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American courts are being used to make decisions on scientific disputes as the number of lawsuits involving the effects of everything from electromagnetic fields to toxic chemicals increases. Because of a lack of conclusive evidence regarding many of these claims businesses feel they are being unfairly punished by frivolous lawsuits. Consumer groups believe that big business will always be able to find a scientist to say what they want them to say, so the courts offer the best forum for an unbiased decision. Scientific evidence, genetic fingerprinting and the history of scientific litigation are discussed.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1993
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Too many lawsuits?
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More than 100 million cases were filed in state courts in 1990. The record breaking figure heated up debates over the legal system. Critics saythat rampant litigations against businesses hurt innovation and competitiveness They made various proposals that would make the system more favorable to businesses. On the other hand, advocates of the current system argue that statistics show that product liability suits do not create significant damages to the economy. They also maintained that litigations are not that easy for plaintiffs and not as expensive for defendants as critics assert.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1992
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