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Peer reviewedPahl, Ronald H. – Social Studies, 1991
Offers an evaluation of the computer simulation game "SimCity." Suggests possible uses for the game at different age and experience levels. Recommends the program as challenging, humorous, and an excellent aid in teaching about the problems and solutions facing city government. Explains that students serve as public officials. (DK)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, City Government, City Officials, Computer Assisted Instruction
Rich, Michael J. – Political Science Teacher, 1990
Reviews recent literature on urban politics and urban policy. Focuses on issues faced by cities of the 1990s: city planning, growth, politics, problems of housing, homelessness, cost of government, racial, and ethnic conflicts. Suggests that field trips and computer simulations can be used in college courses in urban studies. (CH)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Content
