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Jones, Anthony, Ed. – 1994
This collection of essays examines the changes that have occurred in Russia since the dissolution of the USSR in 1991. A historical perspective is used to show that many of the changes were underway during perestroika and that post-Soviet developments are an extension of those changes. The book is divided into four sections. Section 1, "The…
Descriptors: Capitalism, Communism, Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Studies
Peer reviewedPendergast, Richard J. – Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 1988
Claims that what is needed is not simply powerful and elegant technology but appropriate technology. Discusses the impact of tacit knowledge and scientism. Recommends the propagation and implementation of the ideal of an organic society, and the return to the ideal of liberal and moral education. (YP)
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, General Education, Quality of Life, Science and Society
Brown Univ., Providence, RI. Thomas J. Watson, Jr. Inst. for International Studies. – 2000
This teacher resource text and student text are part of a continuing series on current and historical international issues, placing special emphasis on the importance of educating students in their participatory role as citizens. It examines the debate on Russia's identity from a Russian perspective in the areas of economic development, political…
Descriptors: Communism, Economic Development, Economics, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedBarnes, Lois – Southern Social Studies Journal, 1990
Explains how social studies teachers can help students understand perestroika, glasnost, and other current events in the Soviet Union. Describes strategies that teach how to analyze periodical and newspaper articles dealing with the Soviet Union. Lists resource materials for updating information on the USSR. Outlines a sample lesson on the 1989…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Current Events, Economic Change, European History
Peer reviewedDavidson, Fiona M. – Journal of Geography, 1997
Describes the somewhat contradictory movements towards political and economic integration and political decentralization in the European Union (EU). Discusses the implications of those trends for the future of the sovereign state, specifically for Spain, France, and the United Kingdom. Maintains that political power is being wrested away from core…
Descriptors: Current Events, Decentralization, Economic Change, Economic Factors
Peer reviewedCope, Meghan – Journal of Geography, 1997
Outlines three approaches to exploring gender-sensitive political geography: (1) examining formal (voting and holding office) and informal (activism and interest groups) political activity; (2) delineating the variety of gender-based power constructs; and (3) reviewing recent policy developments, specifically the Family and Medical leave Act of…
Descriptors: Consciousness Raising, Curriculum Development, Economic Factors, Educational Trends
