Two modern crises--in education and ecology--can both be alleviated by adopting an "environmental classroom"; that is, by moving from the traditional schoolroom to closer contact with the world outside. The first part of the volume examines traditional approaches to education and them moves step by step to innovative ones, such as using the urban…

This anthology of key editorials from the National Parks and Conservation Association (NPCA) magazine, "The Environmental Journal," is both a history of environmental awareness in the United States and a history of the part NPCA has played in bringing about the growth of this awareness. Covering the years 1958-1971, the sense of change in…

Addresses problems of sex bias in communication studies, specifically in teaching public speaking and rhetoric. Briefly surveys major anthologies of speeches published from 1896-1981, noting that only 52 speeches (or speech excerpts) by women appear in 45 volumes. (PD)

Examines the amount of literature by and about blacks in American literature anthologies. (SW)

Descriptions and evaluations of selected books about the Vietnam War are presented in three broad categories: anthologies and collections, books describing a specific aspect of or group involved in the war, and books about problems faced by returning veterans. (34 references) (CLB)

Retaining the feature from earlier editions that student comprehension is assessed through the writing of summaries rather than from objective test questions, this book, a combination text and anthology, is designed to improve students' reading and writing skills. New features for the third edition of this book include a new chapter on studying…

This paper examines how the attitudes toward Victorian literature have changed through the years. After a brief introductory section, the paper presents a chronological bibliography of 44 general and specific anthologies dealing with Victorian literature, followed by detailed annotations for eight anthologies. Next, some observations of the shift…

A writing instructor, who informally surveyed 11 current essay anthologies to determine why such anthologies discourage students from reading and writing, suggests problems relating to three aspects of physical design. First, many anthologies alienate composition students by their distinctive textbook-styled covers. These covers do not suggest…

Every student is excited reading his own writing published in books. (JH)

These five papers present a compact summary of current biological, behavioral and psychosocial research on cigarette smoking behavior. They focus especially on the addictive and dependence processes related to smoking and its effects on health. While much is known, recommendations for further research are suggested on topics including: nicotine,…

This document includes seven papers aimed at administrators of postsecondary schools, especially in Tennessee. Topics which are addressed are the problems and concerns of supervision; informal power structure in vocational education; program articulation; effective use of advisory councils in area vocational-technical schools; occupational…

This anthology provides an introduction to the field of social gerontology. It is directed toward three audiences: (1) advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students enrolled in social gerontology courses; (2) gerontologists who will be teaching these students; and (3) the general public. This book is divided into the following parts: (1)…

This volume applies critical literary standards to the field of children's literature in a long-range effort to improve its quality and teaching. Contributors and editors represent international scholarship in all of the humanities, as well as in the specific area of children's literature. Articles span topics from European children's literature…