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Gordon, Bertram M. – Social Studies, 1973
At a time when the term Facist'' has surfaced again as a common epithet in the parlance of many political groups, a closer look at the relationship of youth to the Facist movements of the interwar years is certainly in order. (JB)
Descriptors: Activism, Dissent, European History, History

Newhall, David W. – Social Studies, 1973
The idea of civil disobedience is clarified, its relationship to the democratic way of life is discussed, and some guidelines are formulated for justifying its use. (Author/KM)
Descriptors: American Culture, Citizen Participation, Civil Disobedience, Civil Rights

Sellen, Robert W. – Social Studies, 1975
An explanation of the move from using a single continuum to a circle and finally to a quadrangle as a tool for explaining political positions which clarifies their complexity rather than oversimplifying and distorting them. (ND)
Descriptors: Dissent, Models, Political Affiliation, Political Attitudes

Hsiung, James C. – Social Studies, 1990
Provides an eyewitness account of the 1989 Tiananmen Square conflict in China. Discusses the discrepancies between outside reports on the conflict and the official video of the government. Analyzes the events of the conflict and outlines mistakes of the tragedy. Suggests actions that need to be taken by China. (RW)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Demonstrations (Civil)

McPhie, Walter, E. – Social Studies, 1986
Maintains that citizens in a democracy have a patriotic responsibility to speak out against policies with which they sincerely disagree. Lists examples of notable American dissenters, provides guidelines for responsible dissent, and presents the comments of three prominent citizens regarding the influence of common people on government policies.…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Civics, Conformity, Constitutional History