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Lynch, Thomas – Momentum, 1987
Considers the effects on the family of the principles of individualism and capitalism that permeate Western culture. Finds Western culture creating autonomous, self-reliant, competitive, and consumer-oriented individuals, who create families that are chaotic, tenuous, and non-relational in their mode of operation. Discusses the educator's role in…
Descriptors: Capitalism, Cultural Context, Family Influence, Family Problems
Coffey, Rosemary K.; Howard, Elizabeth F. – 1997
Intended for use with grades 5-12, this book offers 201 titles of carefully selected novels as an antidote to students' laments about history being boring--good historical fiction that animates the data found in textbooks. The book is an expanded and updated edition of an earlier publication and includes 86 new titles, as well as 40 titles…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Enrichment, Instructional Effectiveness, Intermediate Grades
