The Georg Eckert Institute conducts comparative international textbook research in the fields of history, geography and civics with the aim to improve the representation of (contested) international and intercultural issues in the above mentioned disciplines. It conducts currently projects on textbook revision with partners in Europe, East Asia, and the Middle East. It develops recommendations for educational publishing houses, curriculum experts, ministries of education and teacher training institutions. The Institute’s library holds a unique stock of school textbooks. Researchers from all over the world visit the library for research stays.