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Toft, Carolyn Hewes, Ed. – 1975
This booklet, designed for both students and community members, provides a history and current description of The Hill, an Italian American community in St. Louis, Missouri. The history of Italian immigration is reviewed, with a focus on agricultural and economic conditions in Italy from 1850-1900. The social life, housing, and occupational…
Descriptors: Church Role, Community Development, Cultural Background, Economic Factors
Henes, Jack K.; Porterfield, Kitty – 1983
Designed for inclusion in an eighth grade course on U.S. history or civics, this unit introduces local students to the history of Alexandria (Virginia) through a study of its buildings and urban growth. By examining factors which have changed the community (technology, transportation, economic influences) as well as the relationship between…
Descriptors: Architecture, Change Strategies, Citizenship Education, Community Development
Peace Corps, Washington, DC. Information Collection and Exchange Div. – 2002
These two publications fill the need of newly posted Peace Corps volunteers (PCVs) for self-directed learning activities to aid the community entry process. A volunteer's guide provides a way to learn about biophysical, economic, and social aspects of the host community during the first few months of service. It has ideas and activities for…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Development, Community Resources, Cross Cultural Training