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St. John, Barbara Ann – 1973
The study focused on the conflict between good and evil as it was portrayed in selected examples of fantasy and realistic fiction appropriate for children in the 8-to-12-year-old range. Newbery Award books from 1945 to 1972 and the Newbery Honor books from alternate years within the same period were analyzed. In addition, children's literature…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Beliefs, Books, Childhood Attitudes
Severin, Mary Susan – 1976
The purpose of this study was to apply a schema to adolescent novels, to determine what lessons the authors teach and what techniques they employ in their teaching. A historical review of literary criticism established a background for interpreting the educational function of literature. A schema of questions based on the historical background was…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Characterization, Doctoral Dissertations, Ethical Instruction
Bernstein, Judith W. – 1977
This document briefly traces the history of sex education in the United States and the problems and disagreements that it has created. The recourse of parents objecting to sex education in the schools has generally been at the community level, taking the form of electing to the school boards those candidates who reflect their views. In some cases,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Legislation, Educational Responsibility, Family Influence
