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Peer reviewedGaudiani, Claire – Liberal Education, 1991
The future of pluralistic democracies depends not only on laws but on individuals within the societies. Different cultures bring different strengths and conceptions of self and community. By studying different cultures and discovering shared virtues, students can identify those contributing to high quality of life for human society. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Cultural Pluralism, Democratic Values, Global Approach
Peer reviewedCharny, Israel W. – Social Education, 1985
The ongoing debate about what constitutes a genocidal act is analyzed. Discussed is a humanistic definition of genocide, i.e., the wanton murder of a group of human beings on the basis of any identity whatsoever that they share--national, ethnic, racial, religious, political, geographical, or ideological. Examples of genocide are provided. (RM)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Genocide
Lefever, Ernest W., Ed. – 1977
This monograph contains a critical examination of President Carter's view on ethics and foreign policy as expressed in his commencement speech at Notre Dame University on May 22, 1977. The book is organized into three parts. Part 1 contains Mr. Carter's speech entitled, "Power for Humane Purposes." Part 2 contains nine responses to the…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Democracy, Ethics
Waks, Leonard J. – 1986
The French sociologist Jacques Ellul has had great influence on contemporary thought about the role of science and technology in the emerging global society. His books "The Technological Society" (1954) and "The Technological System" (1980) characterize the new social context as a tightly interlocked global technological system…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Educational Research, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education
Miller, Ron, Ed. – 1991
This book contains a collection of 33 essays that have appeared in the first 10 issues of "Holistic Education Review." These essays are divided into five themes: Philosophical Foundations; A Global-Ecological Perspective; Rethinking Some Old Problems; New Goals for Education; and Holistic Education in Practice. Some essay titles (along…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Dropouts, Educational Methods, Educational Objectives
Download full textHough, Lindy; King, David C. – 1979
Materials in this multicultural study of creative expression are suitable for use in a variety of secondary school disciplines, including social studies, humanities, language arts, and science. Following an introduction to teachers and curriculum developers on rationale, objectives, and format, the handbook is divided into five parts of student…
Descriptors: Art, Art Expression, Comparative Analysis, Creative Expression
Murphy, Elaine M. – Interchange, 1984
Student and teacher materials are provided for a secondary unit on world hunger. The student materials are contained in a module entitled "Food and Population: A Global Concern," distributed with the newsletter "Interchange." The teacher materials are contained in the issue of the newsletter itself, subtitled "The Paradoxes of World Hunger." A…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Agricultural Trends, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Developed Nations
