An analysis is made of existing textbooks in secondary school courses in physics. Particular attention is called to the illogical order, content, and over-popularization of material. These criticisms are supported by a detailed study of two important texts, and the question is raised whether these failings contribute to the shortage of young scientists.
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© 1953 American Association of Physics Teachers.
1953
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