Argues that journalists and other mass communication specialists must take a humanistic approach to communications; discusses factors involved in such an approach, including open-mindedness, altruism, direction, and perspective. (TJ)

Argues that Machiavelli's inherent interest in pragmatic, "virtuous" applications of humanistic arts mandated both rhetorical form and matter in his composition of the "Art of War." Proposes that the work reveals Machiavelli's debt to the classically humane ideal of the warrior-orator. (JMF)

It is proposed that the question of humanizing the future is mainly a question of humanizing work and that it can be attained by (1) exploring the nature and meaning of work to man and by (2) studying, redesigning, and redirecting technology. (Author/EA)

Including historical events and cultural contexts to enrich science teaching helps students understand the human aspect of science. Describes a sample lesson that includes the historical milestones that led to our current understanding of the structure of cell membranes. Examines the development and use of scientific models within the historical…

Discussion of how the information age may alter forms and use of media focuses on personal media, or community media, as opposed to mass media. Topics include controlling the point of view; the idea of appropriation; storytelling, or narrative; and the need to bring technology and humanism back together. (LRW)

Resistance to self-direction in learning often results from misconception: self-direction is all or nothing, implies learning in isolation, is a fad, is not worth the time, is an easy way out for teachers, and is the one best way for adults. The relationship of self-directed learning to humanist concepts also gives rise to resistance. (SK)

Notes that many churches have attacked humanism in education, practically eliminating humanist impact. Calls this assault either uninformed or misinformed and sees it as having blunted influence of educators who wish to achieve ends consonant with aims of religion. Voices need for ministers to become better informed about educational humanism and…

This paper notes that terminology should promote respect for individuals with special needs. Definitions of "programing" and "teaching" are examined as they relate to persons with mental retardation, and it is argued that "programing" implies that these individuals can be manipulated to produce desired outcomes, whereas "teaching" implies a wider,…

Reviews the life of Abraham Maslow, a key founder of the humanistic approach to counseling, and his contributions to the counseling field. Maintains that Maslow's innovative work was often misinterpreted by both his admirers and his critics, yet remains highly relevant to current concerns in counseling. (Author/PVV)

Examines the main approaches to public understanding of science (PUS) in light of recent developments in social and cultural theory. While traditional and critical perspectives on PUS differ in terms of their models of the public, science, and understanding, they share a number of commonalities which include humanism, incorporeality, and discrete…

Describes work with elementary school students which combines a documentary approach to humanizing mathematics education together with two other artifactual approaches: students' own construction of objects and documents imitating those studied and using ancient calculating devices in modern reconstruction. (MM)

Explores the philosophical issue of the individual-society relationship through a focus on Maslow's humanistic psychology and its significant influence on adult education. Analyzes the conflicting viewpoints of Maslow and recent critics, particularly Marxist and postmodern scholars. Concludes that a humanistic perspective is possible, but…

This article provides excerpts from "The Four Ages of Poetry" (1820), by Thomas Love Peacock; "The Defence of Poetry" (1821), by Percy Bysshe Shelley; and "On Milton" (1826), by Thomas Babington Macaulay. Although Shelley is the main focus, the essays are arranged chronologically. Brackets indicate editorial asides; original spelling and…

We report on a partnership between a librarian and two other community college teachers (a humanist and a social scientist) working to establish "networked courses" that use the model and techniques of collaborative teaching and learning in an interdisciplinary setting. In this partnership--and, in fact, in any interdisciplinary context--the role…

In a post-9/11 world, where the politics of "us" versus "them" has reemerged under the umbrella of terrorism, especially in the United States, can we still envision an "education sans frontires": a globalized and critical praxis of citizenship education in which there are no borders? If it is possible to conceive it,…