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Irwin, Wallace, Jr. – 1988
This booklet considers the relationships among international politics and sports in terms of the Olympic Games and of: (1) the concept of what appears to be popular is politically important; (2) the opportunities that sports offer people, regardless of color or class; (3) a country's general physical fitness; (4) the pride and prestige that sports…
Descriptors: Athletics, International Relations, Political Issues, Political Power
Schmidt, Molly Spengler; Schmidt, Mark J. – 1983
A study examined the strategies used in 11 "get-out-the-vote" (GOTV) 1982 direct mail campaign letters, which were mailed on behalf of Republican candidates in two gubernatorial, one congressional, and one U.S. Senate race. All letters were mailed from four states with different political climates: Illinois, Minnesota, California, and…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Content Analysis, Letters (Correspondence), Motivation Techniques
Download full textMcGuinness, Karen Lee; Edwards, J. David – 1981
A model is provided for a political action workshop to educate individuals in the political process and productive participation. The workshop begins with a quiz designed to make the participant recognize the inadequacy of his political involvement and of political involvement in the country in general. A segment on the legislative and policy…
Descriptors: Activism, Educational Policy, Legislation, Networks
O'Connor, Alice; Henze, Mary L. – 1984
A discussion guide, one in a series on constitutional reform issues developed by The Jefferson Foundation as part of The Jefferson Meeting on the Constitution project, examines electoral college reform. The first section discusses how the electoral college functions and presents a brief history since 1787. The second section outlines four…
Descriptors: Civics, Constitutional History, Educational Resources, Governmental Structure
History Teachers' Association of Victoria (Australia). – 1993
This resource kit examines immigration and population issues in Australia. Many organizations with an active interest in immigration policy are represented in the kit, giving students the opportunity to evaluate alternative positions and views. The kit reflects the Commonwealth Government's multicultural policies and the goals that underlie them,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Demography, Economics, Environmental Education
Turner, Anne M. – 1997
In order to meet today's financial challenges, libraries must be ready, willing, and able to enter the arena of politics and compete for scarce public funding. This book offers librarians, library workers, trustees, and friends' organizations practical advice, case studies, and step-by-step guidance for evaluating the existing local political…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Case Studies, Community Action, Fund Raising
