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Historical Thinking and Other Unnatural Acts: Charting the Future of Teaching the Past

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Sam Wineburg

Sam Wineburg is a renowned author and scholar specializing in the fields of history education and critical thinking. His work delves into the cognitive processes involved in historical learning and how to cultivate critical thinking skills through history education. more

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