Discusses the impact of the work of Alvin Ward Gouldner, politically and sociologically. Stresses Gouldner's relationship with and writings on Marxist philosophy. (MK)

This article traces the development of the Dick and Jane texts, examining the dominent intellectual and economic considerations of their authors and publishers in order to demystify their transmission of values, beliefs, and meanings. (MT)

The concept of ideological influences on education is reformulated in terms other than those of the Marxist/liberal dichotomy. Four ideal types are outlined: the academic ideology, ideology of economic renewal, egalitarianism, and the ideology of consensus. The influence of these in the development of higher education since 1945 is outlined.…

Discusses how slavery affected Blacks' self concepts. Offers a theory describing how the Black self concept is developed as a result of personal experience in a racially biased society. (BE)

Suggests the need to understand how indirect social conditions shaped prison reformers' ideals and struggles. Examines the impact of prisoners' agency on the history of a key movement in prison education: the development of the Mutual Welfare Leagues. (JOW)

Traces the medical history of Native Americans since European contact. Provides background for this issue's articles concerning Native Americans and acquired immune deficiency syndrome, diabetes, substance abuse, disabilities, health problems of infants and the elderly, urban health care, and the influence of world view on health. Contains 50…

Discusses the way in which letters sent to Thomas Edison following the report that he had solved the problem of incandescent lighting reveal the many discursive worlds that Edison's work touched. Claims these letters indicate how a technological accomplishment is also a multiple, complex social, and communicative accomplishment, creating place and…

This book explains the usage of more than 1,000 food-related expressions in everyday English. The 13 comprehensive chapters of the book cover the entire alphabet of food phrases from "soup to nuts" (or as in the index, from "above the salt" to "zest") as well as cooking and dining terms. The book provides many food…

A study of the first 80 years (1838-1918) of Central High School in Philadelphia found several factors which encouraged excellence: a meritocratic ideology, voluntary enrollment, competitive selection of students and faculty, and the structure of public education at the time. This picture contrasts sharply with today's educational context. (GC)

Discusses the development of Black nationalism with reference to the influences of Marcus Garvey and his followers such as Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Elijah Muhammad, and Malcolm X. (JLF)

Supplies a list of important dates and events in the development of social studies as an educational discipline. Focuses on the social studies prototype and the foundations of the field before the 1916 report by the Committee on the Social Studies. Includes details about significant organizations, individuals, publications, and reports. (DK)

This paper is part of a research project designed to look at questions of giftedness and exceptional ability in the arts through a case study of three world-class artists. Examination of the childhood art of Picasso, Lautrec, and Klee reveals no common subject preferences nor any real anomalies in graphic development. This paper focuses on the…

Faith Ringgold is a Black feminist artist who, like her mother before her, is a strong woman determined to leave a legacy in Black culture. Her works show much emotion and personal commitment as she portrays the joys and struggles of Black people in crafts and fine arts. (VM)

This artice discusses how Progressive views on education were shaped by Protestant ideology. The educational theories of Dewey and Kilpatrick are given as examples of the influence of Protestant religion. (DF)

Assesses the effect of the changing social and political environment of education on the nature and patterns of school board elections. Infers that board elections are becoming increasingly politicized in spite of the historic ideology that education is and ought to be an autonomous and nonpolitical function of government. (Author/MK)