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Williams, Robert F. – Perspectives on Political Science, 1993
Argues that a complete and accurate understanding of constitutional history and constitutional law requires the study of state constitutions. Maintains that state constitutions contain a coherent political theory that is, in important respects, at variance with the concept of federalism. (CFR)
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Course Content, Curriculum Development
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Harman, John D.; Bowers, James R. – Perspectives on Political Science, 1994
Maintains that the issue of political correctness has gained wide coverage in the press as it relates to higher education academic policy. Reports on a survey of 196 New York State political scientists. Finds that they perceive political correctness as an issue on their college campus and in the discipline, but not in their departments. (CFR)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development
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Sigel, Roberta S. – Perspectives on Political Science, 1995
Maintains that political socialization research was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Contends that most psychologists today argue for a theory of development and education that focuses on the individual's construction of knowledge. Reviews research on learning and concept development. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civics, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development, Democratic Values
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Niemi, Richard G.; Hepburn, Mary A. – Perspectives on Political Science, 1995
Maintains that research on political socialization began in the late 1950s and died a premature death in the 1970s. Discusses the field's origins and downfall, and predicts a rebirth in a new and sustainable form. Outlines changes in secondary school political science education and political socialization research in other nations. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Course Content, Curriculum Development
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Hickok, Eugene W., Jr. – Perspectives on Political Science, 1990
Urges returning to the original federalist debates to understand contemporary federalism. Reviews "The Federalist Papers," how federalism has evolved, and the centralization of the national government through acts of Congress and Supreme Court decisions. Recommends teaching about federalism as part of teaching about U.S. government…
Descriptors: Centralization, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Responsibility, College Instruction
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Flanagan, Constance; Gallay, Leslie S. – Perspectives on Political Science, 1995
Maintains that civic competence and socially responsible behavior have been among the 10 developmental tasks of adolescence since the 1950s. Contends that the decline of interest in political socialization must be shared by both political science and developmental psychology. Discusses community service as a measure of civic competence. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Citizenship Education, Civics