About this Book

The Wiley Handbook of Social Studies Research is a wide-ranging resource on the current state of social studies education. This timely work not only reflects on the many recent developments in the field, but also explores emerging trends.

• This is the first major reference work on social studies education and research in a decade
• An in-depth look at the current state of social studies education and emerging trends
• Three sections cover: foundations of social studies research, theoretical and methodological frameworks guiding social studies research, and current trends and research related to teaching and learning social studies
• A state-of-the-art guide for both graduate students and established researchers
• Guided by an advisory board of well-respected scholars in social studies education research