This reference encyclopedia contains information on both the historical and contemporary aspects of humor and comedy in the United States. Arranged in an A-to-Z format, the encyclopedia is a collection of article-length essays that examine humor from many perspectives, from defining terms; to providing information on humor writers, comedians, and…

A U.S. art educator, Arthur Wesley Dow, synthesized Japanese and U.S. culture in his philosophy of art education. This paper portrays the process of cross-cultural interpretation as a way for an individual to make sense of his or her world in relation to those of others. The paper seeks to explain Dow's legacy in terms of the Oriental cultural…

This study examined the substance, researched the history, tracked the growth, and documented the expression of the feminine voice. Patriarchy, as a critical, formative construct, is viewed from historical, religious, and societal perspectives. The emergence and growth of the Feminist era was also considered as a source of support to feminine…

This paper examines the cultural milieu of drug users, delineates two distinct analytical types of drug users, develops a theoretical perspective of these types of drug users, and outlines the apparent implications for treatment of both types. (Author/JA)

The intent of this article is to explore issues that must be faced if institutions of education and ethnic communities are serious in their intent to develop multicultural education. (Author/JA)

L2'' designates second language study. Classifies motives for language study in Great Britain as literary, social, and commercial; suggests that the emphasis on each falls into distinct historical periods. (DS)