GEOGRAPHIC IGNORANCE AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Abstract

Abstract Geographic ignorance is a focus of considerable discussion in the United States. Data on geographic awareness among respondents at four locations in the People's Republic of China are analyzed to provide perspective on the U.S. experience. The general patterns of agreement, degree of accuracy, and possible causes for variations are examined. Comparisons with findings of previous studies indicate a number of similarities and several significant differences in patterns of...