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Andronicos, Manolis – Humanities, 1996
Discusses the cultural and philosophical influences that resulted in the establishment of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece. Examines the ancient Greek ideals of health, beauty, and intellect. Includes a table listing the dates of added competitions (boxing, pentathlon) to the contest. (MJP)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Athletics, Competition, Cultural Influences
Peer reviewedSegal, Howard P. – OAH Magazine of History, 1989
Examines Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward" as the most popular U.S. utopian novel, and a major expander of the ideology of progress through technology. Provides an explanation for the book's popularity, and compares it to other utopian novels. Warns against using "Looking Backward" as a substitute for full-scale historical…
Descriptors: Economic Change, Ideology, Novels, Science and Society
Peer reviewedCasement, William – Perspectives on Political Science, 1991
Argues that the study of Great Books need not be a politically conservative enterprise. Suggests that such a program be extended to offering the best education to all and the teaching of critical thinking. Urges that non-Western works be included as well as the best of women and minority writers. (DK)
Descriptors: Authors, Critical Thinking, Cultural Context, Dogmatism
