Locating political education in a global time of pathos and apathy, this article explores some complexities that derive from various notions of human distance and affect potentialities of democracy as a way of life. It begins with a diagnosis of current, global realities and discusses the philosophical act of diagnosis as such. The operations of…

The freshman research paper can be a labor for both the teacher and the student with its many layers of skills and expectations. While academia has moved beyond note cards and simplified documentation models, students continue to get lost in the research process, often to the point that instructors may even wonder if they had been teaching in an…

Examines the effects of the welfare state on ethnicity in western societies. Maintains that group formation and action based on ethnic identity is aided by essential aspects of the welfare society. (JDH)

A course to provide experience in formulating and making recommendations for courses of action on realistic political problems can be achieved, through a problem-oriented group approach. Some of the pitfalls of this approach, described in this article, do not, however, negate its effectiveness. (Author/JH)

Reporting a survey of cases of massive state repression since World War II, the authors develop a typology which distinguishes between two types of genocide and four types of politicide. Reports on 44 episodes that meet these guidelines, stating that they have occurred in all world regions and two or more began during each five year period since…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 12. SUBJECT MATTER: Modern economic, political, and sociological problems primarily in the United States. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is divided into six units, each of which is laid out in two columns. Column headings are: content and suggested activities. The guide is mimeographed and perfect-bound with…

This bibliography is compiled from a survey of the literature on the subject received by the Library of Congress. Only those likely to be available in larger research and public libraries in the United States are included. Sources surveyed include books, monographs, publications of government agencies and international and national organizations,…

This paper explains how to conduct a SALT simulation with upper division undergraduate and/or graduate students who have a limited background in international relations. Playing time is approximately four weeks. It is suggested that an introductory course devoted to reading, lectures, and discussions precede the simulation. (Author/RM)

Discusses the threat of a race for first-strike capacity as a factor influencing the achievement of world disarmament. Indicates that the process of graduated unilateral disarmament'' would be better than that of first-strike capacity by leaving enough time for one side to take comparable action after completion of disarmament efforts by the…

Paper presented at the Fifteenth Duke University Conference on Teaching the Social Studies.

Presents a brief survey of the political and structural violence which pervades contemporary life. Attempts to demonstrate the ancient dictum that violence breeds more violence. Draws distinctions between different types of political violence and explores the political nature of nuclear deterrence. (JDH)

Reviews the operating principals and history of the United Nations Security Council. Examines the concept of collective security and the means by which it is pursued. Concludes by listing a four-point doctrine designed to increase international security. (JDH)

Summarizes public opinion on perceived threats to peace, the means considered most effective to preserve and strengthen peace, and attitudes toward military resistance, nuclear weapons, and defense spending. The data presented span several years and are often reported for individual West European nations. (JDH)

The purpose of this book is to provide information about the history, development, and practices of U.S. foreign policy. Part 1, "The World and the Nation," provides: (1) an overview and brief history of the countries and organizations affecting U.S. foreign policy; (2) a summary of U.S. history; and (3) information about the process of foreign…

Defines war as symptom rather than cause. Identifies the root cause of the Middle East crisis as destruction of the regional balance of power through foreign augmentation of Iraqi power. Criticizes the tendency to see world problems as a fight between good and evil. Defines realism as the ability to see political realities as a balance of power.…