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Language Revival: Specifics and Generalities.
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Edwards, John – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1993
Reviews Gabrielle Maguire's book "Our Own Language: An Irish Initiative" and Joshua A. Fishman's "Reversing Language Shift: Theoretical and Empirical Foundations of Assistance to Threatened Languages." (seven references) (JP)
Descriptors: Ethnicity, Irish, Language, Language Maintenance
Science and Technology in Australian Studies.
Burfitt, Helen – Curriculum Australia, 1988
The author describes a forthcoming book on Australian science and technology. The book provides case studies emphasizing four themes: (1) the influence of science and technology on society, (2) the ways in which science and technology responded to specific environments, (3) scientists and inventors, and (4) science research organizations. (CH)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Education and the National Question Today. Essay Reviews: "Nationalism in Education," edited by Klaus Schleicher; "Dogmatic Wisdom: How the Culture Wars Divert Education and Distract America," by Russell Jacoby; "Blood and Belonging: Journeys into the New Nationalism," by Michael Ignatieff.
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Post, David – Comparative Education Review, 1995
Reviews three books concerned with the role of education either in constructing new nationalist identities or in promoting global awareness and pluralistic attitudes. Distinguishes between multicultural education in elementary and secondary schools and separatist ethnic studies in universities. Points out the appeal of nationalist and ethnic…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Studies, Ethnicity