GRADES OR AGES: High school. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies, International relations. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The introductory material covers the school district philosophy, a description of the program, major concepts for international relations, and techniques for evaluating objectives. Material is provided for six units…

An attempt to define the meaning--within a dynamic framework--of the emerging global political process focuses on changes brought about by the increasing use of technology, especially electronic technology. The book is divided into five major parts. The first deals with the impact of the scientific-technological revolution on world affairs in…

Suggests ways to evaluate learning achieved through simulation games. Presents assumptions in learning theory, examines their relationship to gaming, and discusses research findings on simulation as a learning experience. Analyzes one game as a practical illustration for the type of evaluation criteria advocated. (Author)

Describes a staff development program for college level political science faculty. The article reflects on the realities of university life and implications for faculty; describes the program's background and its content; and offers a preliminary evaluation. (Author/JR)

Examines Alexis de Tocqueville's views about human existence and political liberty. (RKM)

Reviews two books on the political socialization which occurs in secondary schools. Also looks at several other research studies on this topic. Concludes there is a lack of progress in developing an effective citizenship education program in the United States and Canada. (RKM)

Reporting a survey of cases of massive state repression since World War II, the authors develop a typology which distinguishes between two types of genocide and four types of politicide. Reports on 44 episodes that meet these guidelines, stating that they have occurred in all world regions and two or more began during each five year period since…

Presents a syllabus for a seminar on political culture. The syllabus is composed of readings centered around such topics as individualism, egalitarians, leadership, media, and cultural change. (GEA)

Reexamines Woodrow Wilson's contribution to public administration and arrives at four conclusions: (1) the study of public administration was developed in Europe; (2) Wilson's politics/administration dichotomy was different than the European model; (3) his dichotomy was based on an incorrect translation and abandoned; and (4) his dichotomy was…

Presents a discussion of how computer simulations are used in two undergraduate social science courses and a faculty computer literacy course on simulations and artificial intelligence. Includes a list of 60 simulations for use on mainframes and microcomputers. Entries include type of hardware required, publisher's address, and cost. Sample…

Describes how a high school helps students analyze their own political views in order to make intelligent voting decisions. The approach uses a political spectrum, running from extreme right to extreme left, illustrated with examples at various points. Statements of political candidates are then categorized by the students. (JDH)

Maintains that there were three forces operating in colonial American culture which led to the drafting of the Constitution. These were: English law and tradition, the lifestyle of the colonies, and the Enlightenment. Provides examples of how these forces were expressed in the events surrounding the birth of the United States Constitution. (JDH)

Reviews recent works on the early roots of United States history. Divides studies into those which used traditional historical methods and those which made use of quantitative techniques. Maintains that a reconciliation of the different conclusions reached by these two approaches is needed. (JDH)

Examines the work of the framers of the U.S. Constitution in their efforts to improve upon the Articles of Confederation and yet limit the power of unbridled government. (JDH)

Describes a lesson which relates the U.S. Constitution and state and federal actions to the everyday lives of high school students. Students use a time line of a person's life events in order to identify the points at which the state or federal government intervenes. The authority for this intervention is then sought in the U.S. Constitution. (JDH)