After an analysis of television coverage of political conventions, the author contends that television journalism, though not consciously biased, emphasizes the present at the expense of the past, concentrates on nominees instead of on policies, and uses gossip and rumor as hard news to heighten the drama surrounding the emergence of a new leader.…

The Nancy Drew books are entertaining for the adolescent, but do not provide them the opportunity to gain insights into the way in which human beings experience life and, in the process, grow.

The author critiques the article by Noblit and Burcart (See SO 504 652), which examines trends and patterns of crimes committed by women from 1960-1970. (Author/RM)

Discusses the mutual distrust that exists between those who profess the art of theater and those who practice it, especially as the problem applies to Australia. Southerly, The Wentworth Press, 48 Cooper Street, Surry Hills, N.S.W. 2010, Australia, Annual subscription: $8.00...Australia and New Zealand; $9.00...United Kingdom; $9.75...Other…

The author demonstrates how historians themselves can create myths. Emphasis is placed on mythical divisions in European history created by historians. The need for a broader concept of Europe is outlined. (DE)

Discusses the "dramatistic" pentad (act, scene, agent, agency, purpose) as a structure for the analysis of both literary texts and human relations. (DD)

Examines the possibility of an alternative progressive realism in film in relation to a theory of realism and in terms of two criticisms. Outlines the consequences for film education, based on both the author's definition of "reading" a film and a proposal for the centrality of realism in film studies. (JMF)

Examines the direction of recent literature on rhetorical theory and suggests potential issues that might confront speech communication scholars. (PD)

Describes classroom experiences that involved students in discussions about authors' intentions in literature. (MKM)

Literary criticism and composition theory can be parts of one homogeneous discipline of English, since they are becoming more closely related in current theory and practice. (DD)

The function of fiction is to entertain, not to analyze philosophical, political, or psychological concepts and attitudes. (DD)

Describes an approach which involves acknowledging what in Milton's poetry is alien to contemporary students; introducing students to Milton's culture, theology, myths, and aesthetics; and making connections between Milton and students. (DD)

There are some critics of ethical egoism who treat it seriously as an ethical doctrine, but consider it an odd approach. Examines this doctrine and suggests that if we are to have the benefit of egoism as a sound ethical approach, or rightly assess its inadequacies, we must first see it fairly. (Author/RK)

Analyses of three poems establish the presence of diminishing and building designs in the form and content of the poems. (DD)

Evelyn Waugh, a controversial and notable author, wrote a war trilogy, Sword of Honour. Although the study of the philosophy of art is complicated, entailing serious problems for the philosopher, particularly with respect to literature, the aim of this essay is to evaluate Waugh's trilogy. Examines Waugh's use of literary elements and includes…