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Marks, Michael P. – Journal of Political Science Education, 2008
This article suggests strategies for promoting scholarly discussion and critical thinking in political science classes. When scholars study politics they are engaged in an investigation into the dynamics of governance, not a debate over personal political beliefs. The problem with a politicized classroom is that it gives students a false…
Descriptors: Political Science, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, College Students
Brown Univ., Providence, RI. Thomas J. Watson, Jr. Inst. for International Studies. – 2001
This teacher resource text and student text is part of a continuing series on current and historical international issues, placing special emphasis on the importance of educating students in their participatory role as citizens. The unit seeks to bring Mexico's evolving national identity into sharper focus for U.S. high school students. Students…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Economics, Foreign Countries, Global Education
Jacoby, Neil H., Ed. – 1975
American social scientists and business executives diagnose the current state of the business-government relationship in the United States. As part of a seminar, each of 14 participants presented a paper which is reproduced in the book. The 14 papers are divided into three chapters entitled The Changing of Societal Environment, Modes and Social…
Descriptors: Business, Business Responsibility, Capitalism, Economic Change
Cortes-Hwang, Adriana – PSMLA Bulletin, 1972
This address seeks to explain in brief the historical background and political, economic, and social conditions leading to the democratic election of a Marxist president in Chile. A historical sketch of Chilean government from independence in 1810 is provided with a description of the situation just before Salvador Allende's election in 1969. Some…
Descriptors: Communism, Economics, Foreign Policy, Government Role
Kimball, John C. – Headline Series, 1991
This theme issue presents an overview of the breakup of the USSR and the challenges faced by the emerging states under former Soviet influence. The volume contains: (1) "Preface"; (2) "Soviet Union: Prelude to the Coup"; (3) "Summing Up the Past"; (4) "Eastern Europe Who's Who"; (5) "The Economics of…
Descriptors: Communism, Current Events, Economic Change, Economics
Legvold, Robert; And Others – 1988
After three years in power, Soviet leader, Mikhail S. Gorbachev, has emphasized that he intends to carry out a restructuring of the Soviet system in an effort to make the Soviet economy capable of assimilating the opportunities offered by contemporary science, technology and methods of management. Chapter 1, a brief introduction, stresses that…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Communism, Economics

Collins, Robert M. – American Historical Review, 1996
Maintains that the escalating costs of international commitments (primarily the Vietnam War) and domestic programs resulted in a chronic balance-of-payments deficit that signaled the end of "growth liberalism." Provides an in-depth look at Lyndon Johnson's efforts to address this crisis amidst growing political opposition. (MJP)
Descriptors: Economic Impact, Economics, Economics Education, Financial Policy

Soroos, Marvin S. – International Studies Notes, 1991
Describes a course in global environmental politics. Argues specialized courses are needed that focus on the economic, social, and political dimensions of environmental problems. Argues such a course should be part of the core undergraduate curriculum. Includes a survey of course topics to prepare students for future challenges. (NL)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Course Content, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design
Bibby, John F.; And Others – 1978
Part of a series which offers educational resources and teaching techniques related to major social issues to high school social studies classroom teachers, the guide focuses on government regulation. The document is presented in four major chapters. Chapter I explores how economic and political science frameworks can be used to analyze policy…
Descriptors: Agencies, Competition, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Decision Making
James, Bruce – 1983
Written for students participating in the Close Up government studies program, a week-long field experience in Washington, D.C., the readings in this booklet may be incorporated into social studies units on government, political science, or current events. Following an introduction to members of the Reagan Administration and the Supreme Court and…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Anthologies, Budgets, Civil Rights