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Peer reviewedShannon, Patrick – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1999
Describes the "sociological imagination," which suggests an ability to create possible reconstructions of larger social forces which affect peoples' lives, through a story about Muhammad Ali. Discusses the importance of stories and their role in society. Utilizes three more stories to address various issues in relation to literacy…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Elementary Education, Government Role, Group Dynamics
