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Berns, Walter – Teaching Political Science, 1985
If students are to understand the American Constitution, they must, like the Founders, take political philosophy seriously. Books and essays that college teachers can use to teach about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Political Science
Smith, Peter H. – 1984
One of a series of booklets on world issues, this five-part document presents information about Mexico. Part one examines Mexican history from Cortez to Madero. Emphasis is placed on the revolution era (1910-1920) and the creation of two political parties: the Partido de la Revolucion Mexicana (Mexican Revolutionary Party or PRM) and the Partido…
Descriptors: Diplomatic History, Foreign Policy, Instructional Materials, International Relations
Dominguez, Jorge I.; Lindenberg, Marc – 1984
One of a series of booklets on world issues, this document summarizes some of the salient aspects of Central America with special attention given to Nicaragua and El Salvador. The booklet identifies the interests, policies, and choices of the major actors in the drama that engulfs the region and, increasingly, much of the world. Chapter one…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Current Events, Foreign Policy, Instructional Materials
Lake, Anthony – 1985
One in a series of booklets on world issues, this document evaluates United States policy toward the nations of Nicaragua, Afghanistan, Vietnam, South Africa, Libya, and Iran. Chapter one reviews United States relations with six radical regimes during the administrations of presidents Carter and Reagan and offers a number of lessons about the…
Descriptors: Current Events, Developing Nations, Diplomatic History, Foreign Policy
Peer reviewedMerryfield, Merry M. – Social Education, 1987
Presents the results of an interview which asked 15 South Africans what United States teachers should be teaching about South Africa. Correlates the eight major points made by the South Africans with the contents of the theme articles in this issue of SOCIAL EDUCATION. Includes a list of curriculum materials which covers the issues teachers should…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Area Studies, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Davis, James E. – 1987
The social sciences may be viewed as policy sciences and, as such, can make significant contributions to both public policy and the social studies curriculum. Political science has made contributions in legislative reform, centralized budgeting, regulation of lobbying, and improvement of election administration. Sociology has helped make…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Course Organization, Curriculum Design
Legvold, Robert; And Others – 1988
After three years in power, Soviet leader, Mikhail S. Gorbachev, has emphasized that he intends to carry out a restructuring of the Soviet system in an effort to make the Soviet economy capable of assimilating the opportunities offered by contemporary science, technology and methods of management. Chapter 1, a brief introduction, stresses that…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Communism, Economics
