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Download full textGoddard, Lawford L., Ed. – 1993
The chapters of this report provide a starting point for the development of authentic prevention strategies for use in the African-American community, specifically for high risk youth. It is neither a "how to" manual nor a mandate for specific program details, but it does highlight the key components of alcohol and other drug abuse…
Descriptors: Afrocentrism, Alcohol Abuse, Biological Influences, Black Community
Van Zyl Slabbert, F., Ed.; And Others – 1994
In view of the sweeping political and social changes in South Africa, the Human Sciences Research Council and other agencies established the Co-operative Research Programme: South African Youth, a program to undertake research on the problems, challenges, and opportunities facing South African youth. This report presents the information base of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cultural Differences, Economic Factors, Educational Policy
Shujaa, Mwalimu J., Ed. – 1996
School desegregation strategies are examined in political contexts to focus on the politics of quality schooling for African Americans. Through this approach, racialized uses of power in white self-interest are shown to influence policy making and policy implementation related to education. Essays include: (1) "Reclaiming Historical Visions…
Descriptors: Black History, Black Students, Cultural Differences, Desegregation Effects
Berube, Michael, Ed.; Nelson, Cary, Ed. – 1995
This collection of papers, based on an April 1993 conference at the University of Illinois, mixes theoretical reflection with practical advice concerning academic life in the 1990s. "A Report from the Front," by Cary Nelson and Michael Berube, introduces the collection. Part 1, "Professors and Politics," includes these papers:…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Instruction, Cultural Influences, Cultural Pluralism
Jennings, James, Ed. – 1992
The underlying causes of black urban poverty are examined, and means are recommended to escape the cycle of violence it creates. Black activists and scholars analyze theoretical and practical problems facing the black community in the United States in the following papers: (1) "Towards a Theory and Strategy for Black Economic…
Descriptors: Black Community, Community Development, Disadvantaged Youth, Economic Development
Thomas B. Fordham Foundation, Washington, DC. – 1998
Selected current readings in the area of school reform are presented. Seven selections in "The Front Lines" focus on current developments in educational change in the political arena. A section on "Charter Schools" contains eight readings on the development and implementation of charter schools. A section titled "School…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Achievement Tests, Bilingual Education
Mader, Wilhelm, Ed. – 1992
This monograph offers insight into the development of the conceptual basis, scholarly inquiry, and professional practice of adult education in West Germany from the end of World War II to the German reunification. Introductory materials are an "Introduction" (Wilhelm Mader) and "Translator's Note and Acknowledgements" (Martin…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Developed Nations, Educational Development, Educational History
Postiglione, Gerard A., Ed.; Lee, Wing On, Ed. – 1997
Contributions to this volume present background material about the characteristics of education in Hong Kong as well as social and organizational perspectives that explore key educational issues facing Hong Kong educators. The first part of the book introduces the Hong Kong education system, while the second part deals with the organizational and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Administration, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
Pinar, William F., Ed. – 1998
This collection of essays draws upon research in political, feminist, theological, literary, and racial theory to examine research methodologies relating to curriculum studies. The essays are: (1) "Storying the Self: Life Politics and the Study of the Teacher's Life and Work" (Ivor F. Goodson); (2) "Curriculum, Transcendence, and Zen/Taoism:…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education
van Dijk, Teun A., Ed. – 1997
The collection of essays on discourse as a form of social interaction includes: "Discourse as Interaction in Society" (Teun A. van Dijk); "Discourse Pragmatics" (Shoshana Blum-Kulka); "Conversation Analysis: An Approach to the Study of Social Action as Sense Making Practices" (Anita Pomerantz, B. J. Fehr); "Institutional Dialogue" (Paul Drew,…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Dialogs (Language), Discourse Analysis, Ethnicity
Katz, Michael B., Ed. – 1993
Thirteen papers explore the African American experience of poverty and ghetto formation; forces shaping contemporary urban poverty; and mobility and family strategies among groups differentiated by ethnicity, race, and labor market position. The introduction, "The Urban 'Underclass' as a Metaphor of Social Transformation" (M. B. Katz),…
Descriptors: Blacks, Disadvantaged, Ethnic Groups, Etiology
Kronick, Robert F., Ed. – 1997
To reduce the number of school dropouts and youth homicides and to change poor social outcomes for children and youth at risk, it is necessary to consider socially imposed risk factors and reconceptualize ways of thinking about risk. Chapters in this collection discuss risk factors and show that schools can become supportive environments that…
Descriptors: American Indians, Black Students, Dropouts, Early Intervention
Caves, Roger W. – 1995
This introductory text presents a collection of articles from urban-studies journals to introduce undergraduate students to the interdisciplinary field of urban studies. The book is divided into 9 parts as follows: Part 1: Cities and Urbanism; part 2: Urban History; part 3: Urban Policy; part 4: Economic Development; part 5: Community Services and…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Economic Factors, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Curry, Lynn; Wergin, John F. – 1993
This book offers a comprehensive examination of the importance of educating professionals for practice in the 21st century and why and how that education needs to differ from the curricula of today. The book contains 13 chapters divided among 3 main parts: part I explores the broad social trends and political forces affecting professionals and…
Descriptors: Accountability, Certification, Competence, Curriculum Development
McCubbin, Hamilton I., Ed.; Thompson, Elizabeth A., Ed.; Thompson, Anne I., Ed.; Futrell, Jo A., Ed. – 1998
This book addresses issues facing racial and ethnic minority families. These chapters grew out of a conference at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, that focused on the strengths and resources of minority families. They represent an effort to share knowledge that can be used for the design of ethnically and culturally sensitive family services.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Black Culture, Black Family, Blacks
