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Peer reviewedHughes, Paul – Social Education, 1984
The Aboriginal Australians traditionally were a homogeneous people, living as hunter-gatherers and dispersed across Australia. Today there are 176,300 Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders in Australia--more than one percent of the country's population. Their history and current problems are examined. (RM)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Background, Elementary Secondary Education, Resource Materials
Peer reviewedSawer, Geoffrey – Social Education, 1984
Australia is an independent nation-state, federally constituted under a democratic parliamentary system. Being part of the Commonwealth of Nations, with feelings of loyalty to the Crown, Australia is also a democratic monarchy. Its political structure is discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Government (Administrative Body), Governmental Structure
Peer reviewedFierce, Milfred C. – Social Education, 1987
Maintains that United States foreign policy toward South Africa has been "found wanting" since 1948. Focuses on the failure of President Reagan's policy of "constructive engagement," and details what must be done to bring about an end to apartheid. (JDH)
Descriptors: African Culture, Area Studies, Democracy, Developing Nations
Peer reviewedChonco, Seshi – Social Education, 1987
Reviews the historical and cultural roots of the South African system of apartheid. Covers early Dutch settlement, the Anglo-Boer War, the Native Land Act of 1913, and the rise of the National Party. Concludes with a discussion of the different perspectives held by black and white South Africans on the "progress" made in recent years.…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Area Studies, Democracy
Peer reviewedGetman, Thomas – Social Education, 1987
Describes the striking dichotomy of South Africa's beauty and the squalor resulting from the apartheid policies of the government. Reviews reactions of black South Africans to recent constitutional changes and details efforts to secure more sweeping reform. Includes stories of several individuals who have taken actions which oppose the system of…
Descriptors: African History, Area Studies, Constitutional Law, Democracy
Peer reviewedThomas, Tony – Social Education, 1984
Australia has one of the highest standards of living in the world. Agriculture, grazing, and mining are the mainstays of the country's economy. Since the end of World War II, Australia has developed an advanced industrial base that manufactures a wide range of goods, from automobiles to clothespins. (RM)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Area Studies, Economic Climate, Economic Development
Lowenthal, Abraham F. – 1986
One of a series, this booklet on world issues explains why Brazil has become important for the United States. Brazil's rise from a sleeping giant to continental leader is investigated. Brazil's impressive economic growth from the mid-1960s through the 1970s is explored. An analysis of Brazil's economic crisis of the 1980s is also explained.…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Current Events, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
